4. Defensive adjustments limit Rams

Los Angeles moved the ball on its first two possessions – 5 plays, 53 yards, and then 9 plays, 64 yards and a touchdown to take a 7-3 lead – and then the Eagles got the defense going. It was kind of a litmus test for this defense, and what happened? Before running out of time, Los Angeles totaled 222 net yards, went 0-for-7 on third down, averaged just 4.4 yards per offensive play and limited Matthew Stafford to 186 passing yards – 141 net passing yards after accounting for 5 quarterback sacks for -45 yards. Masterful performance from a group that is a force – deep and talented and playing with great confidence.

5. Brandon Graham was a great performer before he was injured

Great play for defensive end Brandon Graham as he continues to get it done. Graham had a quarterback sack, reached Stafford a second time to tip the ball as he threw it – he had three total quarterback hits – had a pair of tackles for loss, and played with great energy and jumped off the ball. Great performance from Graham, who was chatting and hitting the ball at SoFi Stadium.

Unfortunately, Graham told reporters in the locker room after the game that he suffered a torn triceps muscle. Sirianni said Graham is “one of my favorite guys I’ve ever had the opportunity to coach. We’ll see where he is. Not ready to talk about it yet. I’ll stay hopeful and we’ll see.”

6. Saquon leads a running game that continues to deliver

On the first play of the second half, Barkley takes a handoff, starts to his right, jumps out and uses his speed – excellent blocking from left guard Landon Dickerson, among others – and takes it to the house, a thrilling 70-yard touchdown that the Eagles a two-point lead. He finished the night with an Eagles-record 255 yards, gaining yards after contract, evading defenders and making great decisions. Another game, another dominant performance from Barkley, who added 47 yards on 4 receptions in the passing game. Barkley, the league’s leading rusher (1,392 yards) and yards gained from scrimmage (1,649), headlined a running game that picked up 314 yards and just overpowered the Rams.

• Big call late in the third quarter: The Eagles accepted a holding penalty against Los Angeles at Philadelphia’s 14-yard line — linebacker Nakobe Dean was perfect with a blitz, as he was all night — and instead of a fourth-and- 3 from there the Rams were moved back 10 yards and faced a third and thirteen play. Milton Williams got to quarterback Matthew Stafford for a huge sack and then placekicker Joshua Karty pushed a 47-yard field goal attempt wide right and the Eagles maintained their 27-14 lead.

• The entire front seven really got after it, putting good pressure on Stafford, doing well against the run and staying disciplined against the Rams’ eye-popping offense. Josh Sweat added a sack, Jalen Carter was disruptive despite extra attention all night, Moro Ojomo won with his exit from the line of scrimmage, and the Eagles stuffed Los Angeles. Here’s the key stat: Los Angeles was zero for the game (0-for-8) on third downs. Fantastic defensive effort.

• Rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean had their biggest tests against the Rams’ receiving corps and again played very, very well. No backing down. Incredible maturity and excellent technique limited the Rams, who had one receiving play of +20 yards (29 yards for Puka Nacua).

• Jake Elliott: 3 field goals and 4 PAT kicks. A perfect night.

• And what about pain? He was outstanding, completing 15 of 22 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown. He ran when he had the chance, gaining 39 yards on 12 attempts before killing the clock late in the game and sustaining drives with accuracy in the passing game. Again no giveaways, a key number to remember.