Eagles squander lead as Rams rally to win in fourth quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles, holding a 20-10 lead with under eight minutes to play, failed to convert a critical fourth-and-goal attempt against the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Nick Sirianni opted not to kick a field goal, leading to a turnaround as quarterback Matthew Stafford guided LA on a 10-play drive to close the gap. The Rams then scored again, forcing the Eagles into a 2-2 record. Philadelphia struggled offensively, finishing 0-for-12 on third downs, while the Rams capitalized on turnovers and penalties to secure the comeback.
- •Eagles led 20-10 with under 8 minutes left
- •Sirianni decided against field goal on fourth-and-goal
- •Rams scored 10 points in final minutes to win
- •Eagles finished 0-for-12 on third downs
- •LA improved to 3-1 with the win
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — How Nick Sirianni's decision not to kick field goal doomed Eagles in Rams' comeback win
"Philadelphia could have taken points in the fourth quarter against the Rams. Instead, the Eagles watched Matthew Stafford lead a comeback.
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