Rams beat Eagles 24-20 with two late touchdowns
The Los Angeles Rams came from 20-10 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 in Week 4. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left early with a hamstring injury.
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The story, neutrally told
Left · 1The Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 on Sunday 4 October 2026 in Week 4 of the NFL season, improving to 2-2. NBC NewsLC “The Rams improved to 2-2 in Week 4, scoring two late touchdowns to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-20.” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1The Rams trailed 20-10 with less than eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Matthew Stafford then led a 10-play, 98-yard drive that cut the gap to 20-17, and after an Eagles three-and-out, a 10-play, 79-yard drive ended with a Kyren Williams touchdown run. NBC NewsLC “reigning MVP Matthew Stafford led a 10-play, 98-yard drive”“the Rams once again went on a 10-play drive, this time covering 79 yards.” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1Stafford completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. The Rams defence sacked Jalen Hurts four times, held the Eagles to 172 total yards, and Philadelphia went 0-for-12 on third down. NBC NewsLC “He completed 32 of 51 passes for 317 yards, but he threw for no touchdowns and two interceptions.”“Philadelphia was additionally 0-for-12 on third-down attempts” Read at NBC News ↗
Mixed · 2The win was Rams coach Sean McVay's first against Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, and the Rams had not beaten the Eagles since 2020. It followed a 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos the week before. NBC NewsLC “The win was Los Angeles coach Sean McVay’s first against Eagles coach Nick Sirianni” Read at NBC News ↗ NewsweekN “a 30-26 defeat to the Broncos on "Monday Night Football."” Read at Newsweek ↗ Right · 2Eagles running back Saquon Barkley pulled up with an apparent right hamstring injury in the first quarter, was examined in the medical tent, walked to the locker room, and was ruled questionable to return. Fox NewsR “Barkley pulled up with an apparent right hamstring injury in the first quarter” Read at Fox News ↗ IJRRC “The Eagles ruled him questionable to return.” Read at IJR ↗ Right · 2OutKick medical expert Dr. David Chao blamed the wet conditions, saying wet fields protect against knee injuries but make soft-tissue injuries such as hamstring strains more likely; this was his general explanation rather than a confirmed cause. Fox NewsR “Dr. David Chao, is blaming the wet conditions on the hamstring strain.” Read at Fox News ↗ IJRRC “which he said protect against knee injuries but leave players more prone to soft-tissue harm” Read at IJR ↗
Centre · 1Before kickoff, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that Tanner McKee had replaced Andy Dalton as Philadelphia's No. 2 quarterback behind Hurts, after Dalton's costly interception in the Eagles' 27-7 Week 3 loss to the Bears. NewsweekN “Tanner McKee has taken over as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts. Andy Dalton has been demoted to QB3.” Read at Newsweek ↗ Mixed · 2IJR reported that the Eagles were already without DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Dallas Goedert and Marquise Brown, and that Rams receiver Puka Nacua was expected to return. The Rams next face the 3-1 Buffalo Bills. IJRRC “The Eagles were already without DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Dallas Goedert and Marquise Brown” Read at IJR ↗ NBC NewsLC “next up on the schedule are the 3-1 Buffalo Bills” Read at NBC News ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left1 outlet
- Framing
- NBC News ran a full game recap built around a Rams season-saving comeback, with quotes from McVay, Stafford and Williams.
- Emphasis
- The late drives, the defence, the Rams' earlier mistakes and their up-and-down season.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Barkley's injury or the wet field.
- Charged language
- “saved their season”“gutsy”
- For example
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“Staring a 1-3 record in the face, Los Angeles instead stepped up and saved its season.” — NBC News
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek wrote a pre-game piece on the Eagles' backup quarterback change.
- Emphasis
- Tanner McKee replacing Andy Dalton as No. 2 after the Bears loss.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Written before kickoff, so it has no result or Barkley's injury.
- Charged language
- “Intriguing QB Decision”
- For example
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“Tanner McKee has taken over as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.” — Newsweek
Right2 outlets
- Framing
- Fox News (OutKick) and IJR covered Barkley's in-game hamstring injury, not the result.
- Emphasis
- Barkley's injury, the wet field as a possible factor, his pay and celebrity ties, and Eagles injury depth.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither reports the final score or the comeback.
- Charged language
- “superstar”“disaster for Philadelphia”
What every side reports
- The Eagles hosted the Rams on Sunday 4 October 2026.
- The Rams came into the game after a 30-26 loss to the Broncos.
- Barkley left the game in the first quarter with a hamstring injury (right-leaning outlets, before the final result).
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The Philadelphia Eagles hosted the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday 4 October 2026 in an NFL game.
Reported- Reports 4
- NBC News, Newsweek, Fox News, IJR
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The Eagles were dealing with injuries to key players around the Rams game.
Supported- Supports 2
- Fox News, IJR
- Reports 1
- Newsweek
Los Angeles Rams organisation
Coach Sean McVay praised the defence and Williams' run and said the win could bring growth; Stafford said they found a way to win.
“There’s no style points in this league, but I do think a lot of growth can come from this.” — NBC News
Philadelphia Eagles organisation
The Eagles said Barkley was questionable to return and had changed their backup quarterback order before the game.
“The Eagles announced Barkley is questionable to return.” — Fox News
Saquon Barkley person
Barkley pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury, left for the locker room and was questionable to return.
“Further evaluation would determine whether Barkley could return.” — IJR
Left1 article
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The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback
Celebratory Recap framing the win as a season-saving rally despite a sloppy performance.
Centre1 article
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Eagles Make Intriguing QB Decision Hours Before Playing Rams
Neutral Pre-game report on the Eagles' backup quarterback change.
Right2 articles
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IJRRC ·
Eagles' Barkley Leaves Rams Game With Hamstring Injury
Mixed Aggregated in-game injury item that mixes Barkley's pay, a tabloid's 'disaster' framing and Eagles injury concerns.
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Neutral Injury report that points to wet field conditions as a possible factor.
- 4 Oct 16:42 First NewsweekN Eagles Make Intriguing QB Decision Hours Before Playing Rams
- 4 Oct 18:25 +1h 43m IJRRC Eagles' Barkley Leaves Rams Game With Hamstring Injury
- 4 Oct 18:47 +2h 5m Fox NewsR Eagles' Saquon Barkley suffers hamstring injury against Rams, and field could have played a significant role
- 4 Oct 22:55 +6h 13m NBC NewsLC The Los Angeles Rams saved their season with a last-minute comeback
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.