Rams vs. Eagles predictions: Rookie gets first touchdown

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Max Klare #86 of the Los Angeles Rams stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Get

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The Los Angeles Rams travel to Lincoln Financial on Sunday for a 1pm EST game against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to FanDuel, the Rams are “generous” road favorites (-3.5). The Rams will be without a number of key players including Aaron Donald, Terrance Ferguson, and Jaylen Watson. In spite of that, Los Angeles should continue to utilize their 13 personnel on offense as well relying on Trent McDuffie to keep tight coverage in their secondary. But here are a few bold predictions for what could

unfold in this Week 4 matchup.

1. Nate Landman gets his first “peanut punch” of 2026 season

It’s been a long time since Nate Landman produced a splash play; dating back to midway through last year. Since earning his contract extension, Landman has been mediocre at best. He finally forces a turnover with one of his “peanut punches” against the Eagles.

2. Puka Nacua scores two touchdowns

After missing two games, Puka is back on the field for Week 4. Matthew Stafford gets him heavily involved with two of his tight ends weapons battling injuries (Terrance Ferguson inactive).

3. Trent McDuffie grabs second INT

Trent McDuffie has arguably been the best cornerback in football through the first three weeks of the season. He gets his hands on his second interception of the year; continuing to terrorize NFC East quarterbacks.

4. Max Klare records first reception and first TD

With Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson nursing injuries, Max Klare is now TE3 and could utilized significantly in the Rams 13 personnel. Not only does he get his first reception of the 2026 season, he also grabs his first NFL touchdown.

5. Rams win by a FG

Last year, Joshua Karty had the opportunity to win the game for the Rams but had two field goals were blocked because of low trajectory. Joshua Karty is out as place kicker (as of November 2025) and Harrison Mevis is now in. The Thicker Kicker delivers a huge field goal late in the 4th quarter to give the Rams a 24-23 win.