Takeaways, highlights from first half of Eagles’ Week 5 matchup vs. Rams
The Eagles jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and used timely throws from Jalen Hurts and a revival of Dallas Goedert to take a 17-14 lead into the locker room at the half.
The Rams ran 33 offensive plays, and logged 185 total yards in the first half, as Los Angeles was dominant through the air.
Here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.
Jason Kelce makes history
Jason Kelce tied Jon Runyan for the most consecutive games started in Eagles history (144 straight games)
Kelce has the second most games started streak going in the NFL.
Feed Dallas Goedert
In Weeks 1-4: Goedert had 13 catches, for 88 total yards.
In the first drive from SoFi Stadium, Goedert had four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.
A 🎯 to Dallas to get things started #PHIvsLAR | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/dVvRcDFGV6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 8, 2023
Eagles slot defense
Cooper Kupp returned to the lineup and feasted in the slot on a combination of Eli Ricks, Mario Goodrich, and Nicholas Morrow.
Philadelphia will have to adjust.
Cooper Kupp on his first drive of the season:
– 6 targets
– 5 receptions
– 56 yardsHe's back 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/tX3XQ7EoVq
— PFF (@PFF) October 8, 2023
Kupp finished the first half with six catches for 95 yards.
Matthew Stafford
The veteran passer is 12-17 passing, for 147 yards, two touchdowns and a 136.2 rating.
7 completions for 65 yards and this TD ‼️
Stafford was cooking on the opening drive.
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Rams early third down success
The Rams were 4/5 on third down before an early drop by Nacua.
In all, Los Angeles finished the first half 5-7 on third downs.
Jalen Carter with the sack
Carter has one sack, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, and one tackle in the first half.
Puka Nacua gets on the board
NFL experts wondered how the rookie would mesh with Cooper Kupp and through one half against Philadelphia, the duo has been outstanding.
Stafford to Nacua.
Rams lead 14-10. pic.twitter.com/1pIoBS5eMK
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 8, 2023
Nacua has three catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 targets.
Jalen Hurts
Hurts is 16-23 passing, for 152 yards and 1 passing touchdown in the first half with a 102.1 rating.
Hurts has 50 yards rushing in the first half and a rushing touchdown.
DeVonta Smith
Smith has zero catches in the first half on two targets, as Dallas Goedert was able to get involved.
A.J. Brown
Brown finished the first half with four catches for 67 yards.
One-handed catch and a gain of 36 for AJ Brown 😮 @1kalwaysopen_
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Eagles finish half with brotherly shove
The NFL will really hate this finish to the half.
A little Brotherly Shove on the last play of the half 👀 @JalenHurts
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