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Glenn Erby

Takeaways, highlights from first half of Eagles’ Week 5 matchup vs. Rams

The Eagles jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and used timely throws from Jalen Hurts and a revival of Dallas Goedert to take a 17-14 lead into the locker room at the half.

The Rams ran 33 offensive plays, and logged 185 total yards in the first half, as Los Angeles was dominant through the air.

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Here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Jason Kelce makes history

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Jason Kelce tied Jon Runyan for the most consecutive games started in Eagles history (144 straight games)

Kelce has the second most games started streak going in the NFL.

Feed Dallas Goedert

Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) reacts after a first down catch against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

In Weeks 1-4: Goedert had 13 catches, for 88 total yards.

In the first drive from SoFi Stadium, Goedert had four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Eagles slot defense

Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (30) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Cooper Kupp returned to the lineup and feasted in the slot on a combination of Eli Ricks, Mario Goodrich, and Nicholas Morrow.

Philadelphia will have to adjust.

Kupp finished the first half with six catches for 95 yards.

Matthew Stafford

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The veteran passer is 12-17 passing, for 147 yards, two touchdowns and a 136.2 rating.

Rams early third down success

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The Rams were 4/5 on third down before an early drop by Nacua.

In all, Los Angeles finished the first half 5-7 on third downs.

Jalen Carter with the sack

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Carter has one sack, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit, and one tackle in the first half.

Puka Nacua gets on the board

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NFL experts wondered how the rookie would mesh with Cooper Kupp and through one half against Philadelphia, the duo has been outstanding.

Nacua has three catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 targets.

Jalen Hurts

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Hurts is 16-23 passing, for 152 yards and 1 passing touchdown in the first half with a 102.1 rating.

Hurts has 50 yards rushing in the first half and a rushing touchdown.

DeVonta Smith

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Smith has zero catches in the first half on two targets, as Dallas Goedert was able to get involved.

A.J. Brown

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Brown finished the first half with four catches for 67 yards.

Eagles finish half with brotherly shove

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The NFL will really hate this finish to the half.

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