Rams Beat Eagles 24-20 on Kyren Williams' Late Comeback

PHILADELPHIA – For three quarters on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field, the Los Angeles Rams looked beaten. Then Kyren Williams took over.

Two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Williams – a 1-yard plunge with 3:59 to play, then a 7-yard burst with just 1:10 left – turned a 10-point deficit into a stunning 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. It also snapped a four-game losing streak against Philadelphia.

Quick Answer: The Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20 on October 4, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, rallying from 20-10 down with 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points. Kyren Williams scored both late touchdowns — a 1-yard run with 3:59 left and the 7-yard game-winner with 1:10 remaining — as the Rams moved to 2-2 and snapped a four-game losing streak against Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Photo: Merson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

How the Rams Beat the Eagles 24-20

Philadelphia hadn't trailed all afternoon. The Eagles took a 20-10 lead into halftime behind two second-quarter touchdown passes from Jalen Hurts to Darius Cooper, plus a 56-yard Jake Elliott field goal.

Then came the turning point – the Sirianni fourth-down field goal decision that backfired. Up 20-10 in the fourth quarter, the Eagles coach passed on a chip-shot field goal and went for it on fourth-and-goal from the Rams' 2. Hurts' pass fell incomplete, and Los Angeles marched 98 yards the other way in 10 plays, with Williams punching it in from a yard out to cut it to 20-17.

"You go for it and you get it, great. You go for it and don't get it, that's on the head coach," Sirianni said after the game.

After a three-and-out, the Rams took over on their own 21. Williams capped the 79-yard drive with his 7-yard touchdown run, shedding tackles on the way in. Philadelphia's last drive went nowhere – Byron Young sacked Hurts twice, and his fourth-down heave was broken up to seal it.

Williams' monster night

Williams finished with 16 carries for 80 yards and 10 catches, totaling 147 scrimmage yards. Kyren Williams' fourth-quarter touchdowns made him just the first Rams running back with two rushing touchdowns and 10+ receptions since Todd Gurley in Week 15, 2018 (per NFL research) – joining the likes of Christian McCaffrey and Frank Gore.

"The play came in, outside zone, I'm like, 'say less.' This is my opportunity to go make something happen," Williams said of the game-winner. "I just smelled the end zone."

"What a gutsy, incredible run by Kyren Williams," coach Sean McVay said. "If you say you wouldn't want that guy in your foxhole, then you're in the wrong foxhole."

McVay's sideline speech sparked it

Down 20-10 late in the third quarter, McVay pulled the entire offense together on the sideline for an impromptu speech. Players credited it with sparking the turnaround.

"It was just more of what is on my heart to just say, 'Guys, we're capable. You gotta believe. And we gotta just string good plays together,'" McVay revealed. "I believed in that group."

"He said it's just believing," Williams added. "He was just like, 'Stay connected. This is what we do. We worked for this moment.'"

"I have a headache from hell right now," McVay joked after the win. "We tried to do a lot of things that were not in alignment with winning football, but you can't win it until the fourth quarter, and our guys came alive."

Injury-ravaged Eagles collapse

Philadelphia's offense unraveled after Saquon Barkley left with a right hamstring injury on just the second snap. Already without DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Dallas Goedert (knee) and Lane Johnson, the Eagles managed only 172 total yards and went 0-for-12 on third down. They've now been outscored 31-0 in the second half over their last two games.

Hurts finished 12-of-27 for just 93 yards. "Poor execution. I don't think there's any other way to put it," he said.

Stafford shook off two first-half interceptions to throw for 317 yards on 32-of-51 passing. Puka Nacua – back after missing two games – caught 9 passes for 125 yards and added a 2-yard rushing touchdown.

The celebration even reached the Stafford household – Kelly Stafford posted Williams' game-winning touchdown on her Instagram Story with the caption "SORRY PHILLY ... HE DID THAT."

What's next

Both teams are now 2-2. The Rams face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football on October 12, while the Eagles head to London to face Jacksonville on October 11.

Key Takeaways

Rams beat Eagles 24-20 in Week 4 at Lincoln Financial Field on October 4, 2026.
Kyren Williams scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns (3:59 and 1:10 remaining) to complete the comeback from 20-10 down.
Williams: 80 rushing yards, 10 catches for 67 yards (147 scrimmage yards) — the first Rams running back with two rushing touchdowns and 10+ receptions since Todd Gurley in Week 15, 2018 (per NFL research).
Eagles went 0-for-12 on third down and managed only 172 total yards, their fewest in over a decade.
Nick Sirianni passed on a chip-shot field goal and failed on fourth down; he took the blame afterward.
Both teams are now 2-2; the Rams face the Bills on Monday Night Football next.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Rams beat the Eagles 24-20?

Los Angeles trailed 20-10 midway through the fourth quarter before scoring 14 unanswered points. Kyren Williams ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 3:59 left to make it 20-17, then broke tackles for the 7-yard game-winner with 1:10 remaining. The defense sealed it as Byron Young sacked Jalen Hurts twice on the final drive and his fourth-down heave was broken up, completing the 24-20 comeback at Lincoln Financial Field.

What were Kyren Williams' stats against the Eagles?

Williams carried 16 times for 80 yards with two rushing touchdowns and caught 10 passes for 67 receiving yards. That made him the first Rams running back with two rushing touchdowns and at least 10 receptions since Todd Gurley in Week 15, 2018 — also against the Eagles (per NFL research). His 147 scrimmage yards led all players on the day.

Why did the Eagles lose to the Rams?

Philadelphia's offense never got going: the Eagles converted zero of 12 third downs and totaled only 172 yards, their lowest output in more than a decade. Jalen Hurts threw for just 93 yards, Saquon Barkley left early with a hamstring injury, and the defense collapsed in the fourth quarter after holding the Rams scoreless through three quarters.

What was Nick Sirianni's controversial fourth-down decision?

Leading 20-10 late in the fourth quarter, Sirianni passed on a chip-shot field goal that would have stretched the lead to 13 points and instead went for it on fourth down. The Eagles failed to convert, handing the Rams momentum. Sirianni took full responsibility afterward, saying: "You go for it and don't get it, that's on the head coach."

What did Sean McVay say about Kyren Williams?

McVay was effusive after the game, saying: "If you say you wouldn't want that guy in your foxhole, then you're in the wrong foxhole." He praised Williams' spirit, energy and competitiveness, adding "I freaking love that guy." McVay also credited a defensive pivot — blitzing on 89% of the Eagles' third downs — that held Philadelphia to zero conversions.

Who do the Rams play next?

The Rams face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 5. Both Los Angeles and Philadelphia now sit at 2-2 after the result. The win snapped the Rams' four-game losing streak against the Eagles and was McVay's first win over Philadelphia with fans in the building.

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By GlobalDeskNews Staff