The Philadelphia Eagles surged to a 3-0 record after a wild Week 3 matchup, topping the Los Angeles Rams 33-26 in a thriller.
Trailing by 19 in the second half and managing only 33 total yards in the first half, the Eagles seemed in danger of being flatlined. But a ferocious comeback was in the cards. Key plays on offense and defense turned the tide: touchdowns to A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert narrowed the gap, and special teams ultimately sealed it. In the final moments, Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard field goal attempt and returned it for the go-ahead touchdown as time expired.
Jalen Hurts had his share of big moments, especially leaning on Brown and DeVonta Smith. The offensive line, after early struggles, adjusted and gave Hurts the protection he needed down the stretch.
Injury Report
Here’s a look at the key injury updates coming out of the game:
Lane Johnson (RT) — Suffered a neck stinger while blocking on Hurts’ first-quarter “tush push.” He did not return, but early signs suggest it is not a severe injury. His Week 4 status will be monitored. Dallas Goedert (TE) — Returned from a knee issue that kept him out in Week 2 and played against the Rams without setbacks. Will Shipley (RB) — Still dealing with an oblique injury. He missed the game and is considered week-to-week. Tanner McKee (QB) — Nursing a right thumb issue. He was inactive for the Rams game and remains questionable going forward. Byron Young (DT) — Suffered a forehead laceration earlier in the week but was cleared and played without issue. Adoree’ Jackson (CB) — Left the game with a groin injury. He was listed as questionable to return. Darius Cooper (WR) — Exited with a shoulder injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Takeaways
The Eagles showed resilience, overcoming a 19-point deficit with a mix of clutch offensive plays and game-changing defense. Jordan Davis’ blocked field goal return for a touchdown will be remembered as one of the season’s defining moments. Injury concerns linger, especially along the offensive line with Lane Johnson and in the secondary with Adoree’ Jackson. Still, the overall outlook is encouraging, with no long-term injuries confirmed
