The Eagles will be without star WR DeVonta Smith, while the Rams must manage without starting RT Rob Havenstein as both teams deal with key absences in a pivotal clash.

Also inactive for Los Angeles are quarterback Stetson Bennett, cornerback Charles Woods (ankle), running back Cody Schrader, outside linebacker Brennan Jackson, offensive lineman Dylan McMahon and defensive end Desjuan Johnson. Woods was already ruled out in advance of the contest.

Chris Shula's defense has been getting better and better with each passing week, allowing a full touchdown fewer per game since the bye, from 27.8 to 20, and when the offense is firing on all cylinders, with Matthew Stafford throwing the ball to Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Kyren Williams, the Rams can put up yards and points with the best of them.