Eagles vs. Rams: 10 players to watch in Week 5 matchup

The Eagles (4-0) are on the West Coast for their second road game of the season when they face the Rams (2-2) in an intriguing matchup against the NFC West heavyweight undergoing a rebuild.

Entering Week 5, Philadelphia is the only undefeated team in the division and one of two in the conference (49ers).

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The Eagles will be without four critical contributors for Sunday’s matchup with the Rams, as Fletcher Cox, Cam Jurgens, Marlon Tuipulotu, and Sydney Brown will all miss the contest.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are ten players to watch.

Puka Nacua

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The rookie sensation has 39 catches, for 501 yards and 1 touchdown.

A.J. Brown

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Brown is heading to Los Angeles fresh off a 9 catch, 175-yard, two tochdown performance in Week 4.

Matthew Stafford

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After missing the majority of last season, Stafford is among the league leaders in passing yards through four games.

Jalen Hurts

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Hurts will look to extend his road winning streak during his first start at SoFi Stadium.

Aaron Donald

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Donald has 16 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks, while rivaling Jalen Carter for the most pressures in the NFL.

Jalen Carter

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Carter will make his first NFL start in relief of an injured Fletcher Cox.

Tutu Atwell

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After failing to log a single stat as a rookie in 2021, Atwell caught 18 of his 35 targets for 298 yards and a touchdown in 2022. He also added 34 rushing yards and another score on nine rushing attempts a season ago.

This season with an increased role, Atwell has already registered 22 catches, 270 yards, and a touchdown.

Tyler Higbee

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Higby has 16 catches for 196 yards on the season, and he’ll be a player to watch in the red zone.

Sua Opeta

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Sua Opeta will replace an injured Cam Jurgens in the Eagles lineup.

According to Pro Football Focus, Opeta didn’t allow a single pressure in 16 pass-blocking snaps against the Commanders last Sunday.

Opeta will now play a key role against Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

Cobie Durant

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) receive the ball as he is chased down by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) during the first half of the game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The talented slot cornerback will be a player to watch against Quez Watkins and Olamide Zaccheaus.