Entering Week 5, Philadelphia is the only undefeated team in the division and one of two in the NFC.
D’Andre Swift is among the league leaders in rushing yards, while Jalen Carter is among the league leaders in pressures as a rookie.
Buy Eagles TicketsOn Saturday morning, the Eagles (4-0) will travel west 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.
With preparation complete for both teams, here are ten stats to know.
Jalen Carter is a star
Carter is speeding towards his goal of winning the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award through five weeks.
Jalen Carter's rank among DT/DIs for first 4 games of their NFL career over the last 18 years:
PFF grade: #1 (92.2)
Total pressures: #1 (20)
Pass-rush win rate: #1 (23.2%)Previous best grade after 4 games…some guy called Aaron Donald
Carter is ELITEpic.twitter.com/dnkRIeuXQa
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) October 4, 2023
Eagles offensive production rises in 2nd half
Through four games, the Chiefs offense has been much more productive in the 1st Half of games than in the 2nd Half.
Chiefs 2nd Half Points Scored per game:
6 vs Lions
10 vs Jaguars
7 vs Bears
3 vs JetsAvg of 6.5 per game (tied with Steelers for 28th) pic.twitter.com/3xiOLZJK8J
— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) October 5, 2023
Opposing QB's targeting Eagles cornerbacks
Philadelphia had James Bradberry miss one game with a concussion, while Avonte Maddox’s pectoral injury has caused personnel adjustments in the slot.
Opposing quarterbacks have noticed, and they’re targeting anyone not named Darius Slay or Bradberry on the outside.
According to Inside Edge, offenses facing the Eagles pass defense has targeted wide receivers 65.9% of the time (108 Pass Attempts/1163 plays) this season — 4th highest in NFL; League Avg: 59%.
Eagles flourishing --Drive Start Opp Territory Overall this season
Philadelphia is among the league leaders in points through four games played, and field position has been a major reason fro the early success.
The Eagles have started 6 drives inside opposing territory this season — 4th most in NFL.
Rams are struggling --Drive Start Opp Territory Overall this season
The Rams have started 0 drives inside opposing territory this season — 32nd most in NFL.
Eagles defensive backs making their tackles
Philadelphia is 4-0 on the season and statistically has one of the top defenses in the NFL, and a major reason why is the tackling by the defensive backs.
The Eagles secondary has missed 5 tackles on 85 opportunities (5.9%) this season — 4th best in NFL; League Avg: 11%.
Rams defensive backs missing a ton of tackles
Los Angeles Rams defensive backs have missed 13 tackles on 69 opportunities (18.8%) this season — 31st in NFL; League Avg: 11%.
Eagles points per game
Philadelphia ranks 5th in the league in points per game (29.5), behind Miami (37.5), Buffalo (34.8), San Francisco (31.3) and Dallas (31.0) in that category.
Eagles taking the football away
The Eagles are tied for the 5th-most takeaways (8) in the NFL. Philadelphia has registered multiple opponent turnovers in three of its four games.
Lane Johnson is dominant
Johnson ranks 1st among NFL tackles with a 0.3% knockdown percentage (0 sacks and 3 QB hits
allowed in 1,128 pass block snaps) since 2021.
