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Eagles vs. Rams predictions: Rounding up the national experts’ picks for Week 3

Opinions are leaning toward one team as the Eagles head into Sunday’s game as 3.5-point favorites.

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter stretches out for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the NFC divisional playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 in Philadelphia.
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter stretches out for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the NFC divisional playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 in Philadelphia. Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    by Ariel Simpson
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After defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch, the Eagles prepare themselves for another highly anticipated game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday.

In their last meeting, the Eagles defeated the Rams, 28-22, to advance to the NFC championship game, where they defeated the Washington Commanders. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams as snow covered the Linc.

Will Barkley lead the Eagles to victory once more? Or will the Rams advance to 3-0? Here’s what experts in the local and national media are saying …

Inquirer predictions

We start with our own beat writers. Here’s an excerpt from Jeff Neiburg’s prediction …

The Eagles have the advantage along the defensive line, and they have the offensive line to counter what is a really good Rams front on the other side.
You have to expect the Eagles, given their talent, to figure it out offensively. This again might not be pretty or perfect, but it should be a 3-0 start.
Prediction: Eagles 27, Rams 23
Jeff Neiburg

To read more of Neiburg’s take, plus how our other beat writers are predicting this one, check out our full predictions here.

National media predictions

Here’s a look at how the national media feel about Sunday’s NFC divisional round rematch against the Rams …

  1. ESPN: ESPN’s analysts are split on this week’s matchup. Six of 11 panelists picked the Eagles.

  2. NFL.com: Four of five NFL analysts are taking the Eagles.

  3. CBS Sports: In almost a clean sweep, seven of eight panelists picked the Birds straight up.

  4. The Athletic: All seven of The Athletic’s analysts are predicting an Eagles victory over the Rams.

  5. Sports Illustrated: Sports Illustrated experts are leaning toward the Eagles, with five of six panelists taking them.

  6. USA Today: It’s an even split at USA Today. Three of six panelists like the Eagles.

  7. Bleacher Report: Similarly, three of seven Bleacher Report panelists are predicting an Eagles win.

  8. Sporting News: Bill Bender has the Eagles winning, 28-21.

Local media predictions

Here’s what the media in Philadelphia think will happen …

  1. PhillyVoice: Jimmy Kempski is picking the Eagles to win.

  2. Delaware Online: Seven of 11 panelists like the Birds.

  3. Turf Show Times: Rams reporter Evan Craig of Turf Show Times is picking the Eagles to win a close game, 28-24.