Eagles vs. Rams: NFL Sunday Night Showdown Preview
Oct 20, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) won a primetime game against the Los Angeles Rams (5-5) on Sunday Night Football. The Eagles entered this match with a six-game winning streak after their 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders. Los Angeles had just won a road game in New England.
In their history, the Eagles and Rams have faced each other 41 times in the regular season. The Eagles lead with a record of 22 wins, 18 losses, and 1 tie. In the playoffs, they have a record of 1 win and 2 losses against the Rams.
The Rams Started on the East Coast
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Before moving to Los Angeles, the Rams started in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Rams were part of the early National Football League. The Eagles hosted Cleveland’s first road game in 1937, where they helped the Rams achieve their first NFL win with a 21-3 victory.
The Eagles faced the Rams again, winning two of their first games against them in 1944 and 1945 after returning from wartime conditions. In 1946, the Rams made the first coast-to-coast move in professional sports, relocating to Los Angeles.
The 1949 NFL Championship Game
In the late 1940s, the Eagles enjoyed success against the Rams. They reached the 1949 NFL Championship, where they defeated the Rams 14-0. The Eagles maintained their dominance in the opening season game in 1950, beating the Rams 56-20. However, from 1955 to 1977, the Eagles struggled, winning just one of eleven meetings.
NFC Wild Card Game in the 1980s
In the 1980s, both teams faced off five times. The Eagles won three and lost two, including a 1989 NFC Wild Card game that ended the team’s playoff hopes.
Later, in 1994, the Rams moved to St. Louis. The overall record between the Eagles and Rams in the regular season stood at 9 wins and 11 losses for the Eagles and 1 win and 1 loss in the postseason.
2001 NFC Championship Game
In 2002, the Eagles lost to the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Kurt Warner led the Rams to a 29-24 victory. After that game, the Eagles enjoyed a favorable record against the Rams in the following years, finishing 5-1 against them until 2014.
Eagles vs. Rams in Los Angeles
Since the Rams returned to Los Angeles, the Eagles have won three of their last four encounters. These games have been high-scoring, with an average of 57.2 points over their last five meetings. The most recent game took place in October 2023, where the Eagles defeated the Rams 23-14.
On Sunday, the Eagles will face the Rams again in a primetime match. This will be their 42nd meeting in the series. The Eagles hold a strong position this season and look forward to continuing their success against the Rams.
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