Overview
- The Eagles' final Friday injury report listed six players out for Week 4, including top receiver DeVonta Smith and linebacker Zack Baun, forcing lineup shifts and reduced pass‑catching depth for Sunday.
- Local reporting and team sources say Smith's hamstring could keep him out two to three games, which would remove a primary target for Jalen Hurts beyond this weekend.
- The Rams ruled defensive tackle Aaron Donald out with back soreness and placed tight end Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve, while coach Sean McVay cleared Puka Nacua to play with a likely managed snap count.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is expected to start at middle linebacker for the Eagles with Baun out, and players such as Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon and Zach Ertz are set for larger offensive roles.
- The combined absences shift the contest from a preview of top units to a test of depth, with short‑term game plans prioritizing player protection, IR timing constraints, and which backups can limit second‑order damage to each team's season outlook.