Philadelphia survived a dramatic finish to beat Los Angeles 33-26 on September 21, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field. Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s game-winning field goal attempt as time expired and returned it 61 yards for the decisive touchdown. Jalen Hurts threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback win, while Matthew Stafford posted 196 yards and two scores.
The Eagles rallied from a 19-point deficit to improve to 3-0 in this Week 3 thriller. Philadelphia scored touchdowns on all three red zone possessions while Los Angeles settled for field goals, a difference that proved critical when the game came down to special teams execution.
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Quarterback Stats: Hurts vs Stafford Breakdown
| Player | Team | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | QBR | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | 21/32 | 226 | 3 | 0 | 67.1 | 117.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | 19/33 | 196 | 2 | 1 | 68.6 | 82.4 |
Hurts completed 65.6% of his attempts without an interception. After halftime, he transformed his performance entirely, with all three touchdown passes coming in the final 30 minutes for a 117.4 passer rating.
Stafford threw an interception to Zack Baun on the opening drive but settled in quickly. During this game, he passed Matt Ryan for ninth place on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown list and reached 100 career touchdown passes with the Rams, joining Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, and Jared Goff as the only quarterbacks with this achievement across multiple teams.
Rushing Stats and Ground Game Leaders
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | LAR | 20 | 94 | 4.7 | 0 | 13 |
| Blake Corum | LAR | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 0 | 12 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | 18 | 46 | 2.6 | 0 | 12 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | 9 | 40 | 4.4 | 1 | 18 |
Williams led all rushers with 94 yards on 20 carries. He also caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown, giving him 112 total yards. He converted seven rushing first downs, keeping drives alive throughout the game.
Barkley’s 46 yards marked a stunning reversal from his previous performances against this opponent. He ran for 255 yards in their November 2024 meeting and 205 yards in January’s playoff rematch. The defensive game plan focused entirely on stopping him, forcing Philadelphia to attack through the air.
Corum provided quality relief work with 53 yards on eight attempts, averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
Receiving Statistics: Top Receivers
| Player | Team | Receptions | Targets | Yards | TD | Long | YAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | 11 | 15 | 112 | 0 | 20 | 42 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | 6 | 10 | 109 | 1 | 38 | 35 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | 8 | 9 | 60 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | 3 | 8 | 56 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
Nacua’s 11 receptions on 15 targets gave Stafford a consistent outlet. He converted seven first downs and generated 42 yards after the catch while serving as the primary receiver throughout.
Brown delivered in critical moments. His two third-and-10 conversions on the game-winning drive (gains of 25 and 23 yards) kept Philadelphia’s comeback hopes alive. His 9-yard third quarter touchdown cut the deficit to five points and sparked the rally.
Smith caught the decisive score on 4th-and-goal from the 4 with 1:48 remaining. His eight receptions came on just nine targets, showing excellent efficiency.
Adams opened the scoring with a spectacular 44-yard touchdown catch but saw limited opportunities after halftime as Philadelphia bracketed him with safety help over the top.
Defensive Stats and Game-Changing Plays
| Player | Team | Position | Tackles | Sacks | TFL | QB Hits | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Curl | LAR | S | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | PHI | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | PHI | LB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | LAR | S | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | PHI | LB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Baun’s opening drive interception set up Philadelphia’s first touchdown. He finished with seven tackles and two pass deflections while anchoring a defense that held on late.
Curl led all tacklers with nine stops while playing deep safety. DeJean matched him with nine tackles from the cornerback position, including one for loss.
Three defensive sequences changed the game’s trajectory:
Jared Verse strip-sacked Hurts early in the third quarter, forcing a fumble at the Philadelphia 10. Nate Landman recovered. Stafford connected with Williams for a touchdown on the next play, pushing the advantage to 26-7.
Jalen Carter blocked Karty’s 36-yard field goal attempt with 8:42 remaining and the Rams leading by five. A taunting penalty pushed the Eagles back to their own 9, but they drove 91 yards for the go-ahead score.
Jordan Davis blocked Karty’s 44-yard attempt on the final play and returned it 61 yards for the winning touchdown, reaching 18.59 mph on the return, the fastest speed by a player over 330 pounds since tracking began in 2017.
Pass Rush Production Stats
| Player | Team | Sacks | QB Hits | Hurries | Total Pressures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | LAR | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Byron Young | LAR | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | LAR | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jordan Davis | PHI | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The Rams generated pressure on Hurts throughout the game with four sacks. Ford recorded his first sack since joining Los Angeles, while Verse’s four total pressures included the critical strip-sack that led to a touchdown.
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | Rams | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 288 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| 3rd Down Conv. | 3/10 (30%) | 5/14 (36%) |
| 4th Down Conv. | 0/1 (0%) | 4/5 (80%) |
| Red Zone TDs | 1/4 | 3/3 |
| Penalties | 4-41 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of Possession | 29:25 | 30:35 |
Los Angeles outgained Philadelphia by 68 yards but lost the critical situations battle. The Eagles converted four of five fourth down attempts, extending drives that would typically end in punts.
Red zone efficiency determined the final numbers. Philadelphia scored touchdowns on all three trips inside the 20. The Rams settled for three field goals and managed just one touchdown in four red zone possessions. Settling for field goals from inside the 20 proved costly when the game came down to one play.
Complete Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Rams | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | 7 |
| 2nd | 9 | 0 |
| 3rd | 7 | 14 |
| 4th | 0 | 12 |
| Final | 26 | 33 |
Joshua Karty kicked four field goals in the first half (51, 28, 33, 46 yards) as Philadelphia managed just 33 total yards through two quarters. The Eagles scored 26 unanswered points from midway through the third quarter to the final second, according to the official Eagles game recap.
First Quarter:
- 8:07: Hurts 1-yard TD run (PHI 7-0)
- 4:00: Karty 51-yard FG (LAR 3-7)
- 1:20: Adams 44-yard TD from Stafford (LAR 10-7)
Second Quarter:
- 9:15: Karty 28-yard FG (LAR 13-7)
- 3:43: Karty 33-yard FG (LAR 16-7)
- 0:10: Karty 46-yard FG (LAR 19-7)
Third Quarter:
- 14:06: K. Williams 10-yard TD from Stafford (LAR 26-7)
- 11:38: Goedert 33-yard TD from Hurts (LAR 26-14)
- 2:16: Brown 9-yard TD from Hurts (LAR 26-21)
Fourth Quarter:
- 1:48: Smith 4-yard TD from Hurts (PHI 27-26, 2-pt failed)
- 0:00: Davis 61-yard blocked FG return (PHI 33-26)
How the Game Unfolded
First Half Shutdown
In the opening 30 minutes, Philadelphia gained just 33 yards, including negative one passing yard. The defensive front forced three consecutive three-and-out possessions while the secondary blanketed receivers.
After connecting from 51 yards on his opening attempt, Karty kicked three more field goals before halftime. Los Angeles built a 19-7 lead by holding Philadelphia to just 33 total yards in the first half. The Eagles offense struggled throughout the opening two quarters, while Barkley managed only 13 rushing yards before intermission.
Second Half Surge
Verse strip-sacked Hurts on Philadelphia’s second possession after intermission, and Landman recovered at the Eagles 10. One play later, Stafford found Williams for an easy touchdown that pushed the lead to 26-7.
Most teams trailing by 19 at home would fold. The Eagles responded with consecutive touchdown drives. Hurts hit Goedert for 33 yards after connecting with Brown for 38. The deficit shrunk to 12 points. On the next possession, Hurts found Brown again for 9 yards and another touchdown. Philadelphia trailed 26-21 entering the fourth quarter.
Fourth Quarter Finish
The Rams faced 4th-and-1 at the Philadelphia 46 with 14:07 remaining. Williams got stuffed for a loss. Los Angeles drove into field goal range moments later. Karty lined up for a 36-yarder with 8:46 left. Carter burst through and blocked it. Despite a taunting penalty pushing them back to their own 9, the Eagles took over.
Hurts engineered a 17-play, 91-yard drive that featured Brown converting two third-and-tens and Barkley picking up a crucial third-and-3. On 4th-and-goal, Hurts found Smith for the touchdown. The two-point try failed. Eagles led 27-26 with 1:48 remaining.
Stafford had time. He completed three passes to Nacua for 30 yards. Williams gained seven on 3rd-and-2. The Rams reached the Eagles 25 with three seconds left. Karty trotted out for a 44-yarder. Davis got his hand on it, scooped the ball, and rumbled 61 yards as teammates mobbed him in the end zone.
Special Teams Box Score
| Kicker | Team | FGM/FGA | Long | XPM/XPA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | LAR | 4/6 | 51 | 2/2 | 14 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | 0/0 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 |
Karty made his first four attempts before having two blocked in the fourth quarter. Blake Corum averaged 23.0 yards on five kickoff returns. Xavier Smith returned four punts for 53 yards (13.3 average) with a long of 20 yards. The return game stayed quiet, but the blocked kicks created the difference.
Advanced Statistical Breakdown
| Metric | Rams | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Yards per Play | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| EPA per Play | -0.058 | 0.097 |
| Success Rate | 42% | 48% |
| Explosive Plays (10+) | 9 | 8 |
Philadelphia converted at a higher rate despite averaging fewer yards per snap. The fourth down aggression kept drives alive and controlled critical possessions. The Rams generated more explosive plays but couldn’t sustain drives when it mattered. According to ESPN’s game coverage, Los Angeles went scoreless in the final period while the Eagles posted 12 points.
Injury Report
Lane Johnson played just 10 snaps before exiting with a neck injury. His replacement, Fred Johnson, surrendered three pressures on 42 offensive snaps at right tackle. A groin injury knocked Adoree’ Jackson out of the game, forcing Jakorian Bennett into action at cornerback. Darius Cooper suffered a shoulder injury and couldn’t return. The Rams avoided significant injury issues during the contest.
Week 3 Impact
This Week 3 contest improved Philadelphia to 3-0 while dropping Los Angeles to 2-1. The Eagles proved they could erase double-digit deficits at home, extending their winning streak at Lincoln Financial Field to 12 games. The Rams controlled play for three quarters but couldn’t overcome the fourth quarter special teams failures, as detailed in the official Rams recap.
Philadelphia’s 19-1 record over their last 20 games (including playoffs) represented the best stretch in franchise history at that point.
Final Statistical Analysis
The game statistics from Week 3 highlight several critical factors. Hurts struggled through the first half as Philadelphia gained just 33 total yards, then erupted with three touchdown passes after intermission. That 117.4 passer rating came almost entirely from the final 30 minutes.
Stafford completed 57.6% of his passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns through three quarters before the blocked field goals ended the comeback attempt.
Barkley’s 46 yards on 18 carries marked a stunning reversal from his previous performances against this opponent. He ran for 255 yards in their November 2024 meeting and 205 yards in January’s playoff rematch. The defensive focus on stopping him forced Philadelphia to throw 32 passes compared to 27 rushing attempts. Williams’s 112 total yards and touchdown kept the Rams in control until the special teams breakdowns.
Philadelphia’s 4-for-5 fourth down conversion rate turned the momentum. The Eagles scored touchdowns on all three red zone trips while the Rams kicked three field goals from inside the 20. Those nine points and the blocked kicks decided the outcome. For more comprehensive coverage of NFL games and player performance breakdowns, visit Newzire for the latest sports analysis.
Pro Football Reference’s detailed stat sheet documents Davis reaching 18.59 mph on his blocked field goal return, the fastest speed by a 330-plus pound player since tracking began in 2017. This Week 3 matchup between the Rams and Eagles featured lead changes, a defensive touchdown, and the dramatic last-second finish.
