What’s modified for the reason that Eagles and Rams final performed one another?

56 days.

That’s what separates the Philadelphia Eagles’ Divisional Spherical playoff sport towards the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday from these two groups beforehand assembly again in Week 12.

The Eagles emerged victorious in that one, blowing out the Rams by a closing rating of 37 to twenty. Six Rams factors got here in rubbish time with one minute left and the Eagles enjoying backup defenders.

Whereas the Birds shall be on the lookout for an analogous end result, let’s check out what’s totally different from the final sport.

EAGLES INJURIES PRIOR TO THE GAME: The Eagles entered Week 12 lacking DeVonta Smith as a consequence of a hamstring harm. He’ll be enjoying this time round. The staff had additionally simply positioned Bryce Huff — who solely performed one snap in the course of the Eagles’ Wild Card win — on injured reserve.

EAGLES INJURIES DURING THE GAME: The Eagles notably handled a number of in-game accidents towards the Rams. Brandon Graham suffered his (doubtlessly) season-ending triceps harm in that one. Darius Slay was restricted to 44% of the Eagles’ defensive snaps as a consequence of getting dominated out with a concussion. Reed Blankenship missed some snaps after colliding with Slay.

EAGLES INJURIES SINCE THE GAME: Nakobe Dean is clearly now out for the season. That’s particularly a disgrace since he performed very well towards the Rams. One would anticipate Sean McVay to go after Dean’s backup(s) in Oren Burks and/or Jeremiah Trottter Jr. The Eagles are additionally lacking Ben VanSumeren, who logged 5 offensive snaps at fullback. Maybe Khari Blasingame shall be a bit extra concerned towards the Rams, assuming the Eagles quickly elevate him from the observe squad.

RAMS INJURIES PRIOR TO THE GAME: The Rams have been largely wholesome coming into Week 12 however they have been lacking beginning proper sort out Rob Havenstein and beginning tight finish Tyler Higbee. Havenstein is about to play this time round.

RAMS INJURIES SINCE THE GAME: Higbee was hospitalized with a chest harm on Monday evening, so, he may miss this weekend’s sport. (UPDATE: Apparently Higbee is predicted to play. Wow.)

#Rams TE Tyler Higbee was spitting up a bit blood final evening and that’s why he was despatched to the hospital, per Sean McVay, who stated Higbee traveled house with the staff and extremely expects to play towards the #Eagles this Sunday.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 14, 2025

Edge rusher Byron Younger (to not be confused with the Eagles’ defensive sort out who has the identical identify) appeared to get banged up on Monday evening. Younger ranks third on the Rams in sacks with 7.5. One thing to watch on the harm report this week.

THE RISE OF NOLAN SMITH: Nolan Smith has taken on an even bigger position since Graham went down and he’s thrived with extra enjoying time. Smith has produced 5 sacks and 6 TFLs in six video games for the reason that Eagles performed the Rams.

IMPROVED RAMS DEFENSE: After permitting the Eagles to provide 37 factors and 314 dashing yards in Week 12, the Rams’ protection is permitting simply 15 factors per sport and 100.5 dashing yards per sport since then (excluding Week 18 when LA rested starters). Saquon Barkley, who had 255 dashing yards towards the Rams, goes to check their enchancment.

HIGH CEILING, LOW FLOOR RAMS OFFENSE: Whereas the Rams’ protection has improved, their offense hasn’t at all times been sharp. Their offensive level totals since enjoying the Eagles: 21, 44, 12, 19, 13, and 20 (excluding Week 18 when LA rested starters). The 44-point efficiency towards the Buffalo Payments actually stands out … however 5 out of six video games with 21 or fewer offensive factors isn’t tremendous threatening. Particularly with the expectation that the Eagles’ top-ranked protection ought to be capable of restrict the Rams’ harm.

SAQUON BARKLEY’S DECLINING RECEIVING PRODUCTION: Towards the Rams, Barkley had 4 targets resulted in 4 catches for 47 yards. In six video games since then, Barkley has been focused 12 instances for eight catches and simply 25 receiving yards. Perhaps the Eagles can work out methods to get him going as a pass-catcher towards the Rams.

REST ADVANTAGE: The Eagles entered Week 12 with a mini-bye since they performed on Thursday evening in Week 11. The Eagles will enter this weekend’s sport with one other relaxation benefit since they performed on Sunday afternoon and the Rams performed on Monday evening. The Rams may also must take care of touring from Arizona (the place Monday’s sport was performed as a consequence of LA wildfires) to California after which to Philly this weekend. In the meantime, the Eagles have been in Philly since getting back from their December 22 sport in Landover, Maryland.

VENUE: The Eagles performed at SoFi Stadium in Week 12. This time round, the Rams shall be coming to Lincoln Monetary Subject. The Rams don’t have drastic house/highway splits and there have been already loads of Eagles followers on the LA sport, nonetheless.

WEATHER: The final assembly was clearly performed in a dome. This time, the Eagles and Rams shall be enjoying outdoor. Listed here are the projected situations for kickoff: