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Glenn Erby

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 23-14 win over Rams in Week 5

The Eagles are 5-0 and still one of two undefeated teams in the NFL after a convincing 23-14 win over the Rams that saw Sean Desai’s defense hold Los Angeles scoreless in the second half.

The Eagles defense sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and held the Los Angeles Rams to under 60 yards rushing.

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts was 25-38 passing for 303 yards, one touchdown, and one interception with an 87.9 rating.

Hurts also led Philadelphia with 15 carries, for a season-high 72 yards rushing and one touchdown on the ground, giving the All-Pro quarterback his 30th rushing score in 50 career games.

With Philadelphia set for a Week 6 matchup with the New York Jets, here is the instant analysis of the win.

Jalen Hurts ugly interception

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass while being chased by Byron Young #0 of the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

That may have been the only ugly play of the day for Hurts.

Eagles dominated Rams despite close score

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Quez Watkins #16 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts the runner

Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Elliott Mr. Reliable

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on as he kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Eagles defense dominant

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) moves in for the ball as Los Angeles Rams guard Coleman Shelton (65) helps quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) recover during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

During a defensive spurt where Haason Reddick logged two sacks, the Eagles held the Rams scoreless with three of four ending in punts.

Sean Desai

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Desai’s defense is outperforming Jonathan Gannon’s unit from 2022.

Eagles O-Line shut Aaron Donald out

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Donald had four tackles, but no game-changing plays.

A.J. Brown heating up

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

After smashing the Eagles single-season receiving yards record in 2022 (1,496), Brown is on pace for over 1,800-yards.

Eagles clamped down on Rams WRs

Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

After an explosive first half, the Eagles were able to corral the Rams wide receiver duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nucau.

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