{
  "id": 12018493,
  "title": "Studs and duds from Rams' 24-20 win over Eagles on Sunday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/studs-and-duds-from-rams-24-20-win-over-eagles-on-sunday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:17:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/studs-duds-rams-24-20-221741572.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams finally emerged victorious over their Philadelphia rivals, the Eagles, after a four-game losing streak. They secured a 24-20 win, coming back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua were the standout players on offense, while Byron Young shined on defense with clutch plays down the stretch.\n\nKyren Williams, who had a remarkable performance for the second consecutive week, rushed for 80 yards and caught 10 passes for 67 yards, scoring twice in the fourth quarter. His performance demonstrated his speed and agility, making him appear as the best version of himself in the NFL. Williams' strong attitude and toughness contribute to Sean McVay's confidence, especially in critical red zone or third-down situations.\n\nPuka Nacua's return from injury was marked by his impressive performance. He caught nine passes for 125 yards and scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown, with his first catch being a spectacular 28-yard gain. Nacua continued to deliver in clutch situations, as he did during the game-winning drive.\n\nKam Kinchens, returning to action after Week 1, brought energy and intensity to the secondary. He laid a big hit on a receiver, had several successful blitzes, and contributed with six tackles, a half-sack, and a pass breakup. Kinchens' aggressive play provided a significant boost to the defense.\n\nByron Young, alongside Williams and Nacua, was outstanding on defense. He had a half-sack before the Rams' final defensive drive and added two more sacks within a three-play span. Young's speed and ability to make crucial stops proved essential in securing the win.\n\nHarrison Mevis, the long snapper, faced criticism for his kicking performance. Despite making a 40-yard field goal earlier in the game, Mevis missed a crucial 48-yard field goal and booted it out of bounds on a fourth-quarter kickoff, giving the Eagles possession at their own 40-yard line.\n\nDavante Adams, who had been putting up impressive numbers, struggled against the Eagles. He caught only four passes for 32 yards and dropped two key passes, including one that would have been a touchdown. Adams' inconsistent performance highlighted the importance of reliability in such high-stakes games.\n\nBlake Corum, in his second week with limited playing time, did not contribute significantly to the game. He carried the ball five times for 14 yards and caught one pass for 7 yards, having minimal impact on the outcome. After Week 2, it became evident that Kyren Williams was the clear choice for the starting role.",
  "summary": "Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua were the stars on offense for the Rams, while Byron Young dominated defensively.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}