The Los Angeles Rams are looking for a small bit of revenge when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
It’s anything but a typical Week 3 showdown between the two NFC hopefuls. Last season, the Eagles ended the Rams’ season in the playoffs, in a game that came down to the final minute. This season, both look like contenders once again.
The Rams are off to a 2-0 start, largely thanks to their young, upstart defense, that has held opponents to just 28 points through the first two games. That’s not to say some familiar faces haven’t been responsible for it, as well.
Matthew Stafford has played well despite questions surrounding his health headed into the 2025 NFL season. So far, so good for the 37-year-old gunslinger: Stafford has completed 71% of his passes for 543 yards, three touchdowns and one interception this season.
The Eagles’ title defense is off to a pretty good start. They dispatched of their NFC East foe Dallas in Week 1 sent the Kansas City Chiefs to an 0-2 start with a Week 2 win.
That means the vibes are flying high in Philly – but look for the 2-0 Rams to bring them back down to Earth on Sunday afternoon. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the NFC clash on Sunday. All times are Eastern.
What time does Eagles vs. Rams start?
Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Rams head east to take on the Rams in the 1 p.m. window in Week 3.
Where to watch Rams vs. Eagles
TV channel: Fox
Fox will broadcast the Eagles vs. Rams matchup on Sunday afternoon.
Eagles vs. Rams live stream
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Eagles vs. Rams prediction
This one might be a toss-up. Vegas seems to believe this matchup will be close, and with the way both teams are playing, it should be. Matthew Stafford has rekindled his connection with Puka Nacua, while Davante Adams seems to have something special cooking with him, as well. This will be the most polished unit that the Rams defense has to play against this season, though A.J. Brown has yet to get going. That said, the Eagles are loaded and have the benefit of playing at home, so give us the Eagles in a tight one on Sunday afternoon.
Prediction: Eagles 27, Rams 24
Former Eagles safety on sideline – as photographer
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins retired in 2022 after a 13-year career, but he wouldn’t be away from the sideline for a long time. Jenkins is on the sidelines during Sunday’s Rams-Eagles game as a photographer, following in the footsteps of Marshawn Lynch, another NFL player-turned-photog.
Rams’ Jared Verse arrives to boos
Before they face the Eagles, the boo birds were out for Rams pass rusher Jared Verse. Verse took the field to a healthy serving on boos on Sunday afternoon.
Verse was public enemy No. 1 of Eagles fans earlier this year, when he voiced his disdain for Philly faithful: ‘I hate them,’ he said in January, before making nice with the fanbase in June.
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Eagles inactives vs. Rams
Running back Will Shipley returned to practice this week but he will not play vs. the Rams. Azeez Ojulari is inactive once again, the third time this season.
Rams inactives vs. Eagles
Defensive end Braden Fiske is active today after nursing an oblique injury, and will play vs. Philadelphia.
OLB Nick Hampton
QB Stetson Bennett
TE Terrance Ferguson
OT DJ Humphires
LG Steve Avila
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Davante Adams ready for matchup with Quinyon Mitchell
All eyes are on the chess match between the Rams’ star receivers and the Eagles’ secondary. Speaking pregame specifically on his matchup with cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, Adams is ready to take the youngin’ to school.
‘He’s a great young player … But I’m hoping I can show him a few things he’s never seen, never had to deal with before today,’ Adams said.