Eagles PFF grades: Best defensive performers through the first quarter of the season

The 4-0 Eagles are headed west to face the rebuilding Rams (2-2) in a matchup featuring two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, with the future (Jalen Carter) getting an up-close look at the present (Aaron Donald).

Jalen Carter is the highest-graded rookie in the NFL while running neck and neck with the Rams’ future Hall of Famer for overall pressures defensively.

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With preparation for the matchup underway, here are the highest-graded Philadelphia Eagles defenders through the season’s first quarter via PFF. 

1. Jalen Carter

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PFF grade through 4 games: 92.2

2. Nicholas Morrow

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PFF grade through 4 games: 84.9

3. Sydney Brown

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PFF grade through 4 games: 82.1

4. Brandon Graham

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PFF grade through 4 games: 80.8

5. Reed Blankenship

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PFF grade through 4 games: 74.4

6. Josh Sweat

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PFF grade through 4 games: 74.4

7. Justin Evans

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PFF grade through 4 games: 71.9

8. Jordan Davis

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PFF grade through 4 games: 71.2

9. Fletcher Cox

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PFF grade through 4 games: 70.7

10. Zach Cunningham

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PFF grade through 4 games: 70.3