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Eagles struggle to finish against Rams, allowing late touchdowns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Eagles struggle to finish against Rams, allowing late touchdowns

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles had a 20-10 lead against the Los Angeles Rams late in the fourth quarter but ultimately lost the game. The Rams scored two touchdowns in the final minutes, beginning their first drive from their own 2-yard line. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio noted the impact of the defense being on the field for a total of 82 snaps, suggesting fatigue contributed to the team's inability to close out the game. He emphasized the need for the team to improve its finishing ability moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•The Eagles led 20-10 late in the game.
•The Rams scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes.
•Los Angeles only faced two third downs on their final scoring drives.
•Eagles defense was on the field for 82 snaps.
•Fangio stressed the need to finish games effectively.

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9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles DC Vic Fangio: Number of snaps impacted defense against Rams, but have to finish

What they're saying

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The Eagles had a 20-10 lead over the Rams deep into the fourth quarter of last Sunday's game against the Rams, but they wound up losing when the Rams scored back-to-back touchdowns in the final four minutes of the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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