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Eagles (4-0) at Rams (2-2)

- Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California TV: Fox

Spread (BetMGM):

Eagles by 4.5

Eagles’ keys to victory: The Eagles’ passing attack really woke up against Washington as QB Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards, but it’s the ground game that will be particular­ly useful against the Rams in Week 5. Los Angeles hasn’t been great against the run and allowed 133 yards to the Indianapol­is Colts in Week 4 after giving up 159 to the 49ers in Week 2. Hurts and RB D’Andre Swift could be in for a big game against the Rams, especially given Los Angeles’ inexperien­ce against the readoption on the edge.

Rams’ keys to victory: QB Matthew Stafford has thrown five intercepti­ons this season, and while not all of them have been his fault, he’s putting the defense in a tough spot with turnovers. His pick against the Colts helped let Indianapol­is back into the game, and he can’t blame that one on anyone but himself; it was a bad throw behind the receiver. The Rams need a great performanc­e from their quarterbac­k if they’re going to beat the Eagles, whose offense maintains possession and limits opportunit­ies for the opponent.

Matchup to watch: Rams NT Kobie Turner vs. Eagles C Jason Kelce. Turner may not be a player a lot of fans know, but he has a chance to make a name for himself against Kelce and the Eagles’ ground game.

Who wins? This matchup is compelling given the starts by both teams, particular­ly with the Rams beating the Seahawks and Colts. Philadelph­ia is finding a groove on offense after a slow start to the season, and their ground game could be too much for LA.

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