NFL

Rams at Eagles

Week 4, 2026 · Oct 4 · predictions are published to show the model works. nothing here is betting advice.Last updated: predictions Oct 1, 11:02 AM ET · results graded Sep 28, 11:22 PM ET
LA
the pick · 51% to win (model 55%, analyst -4.0)
24–24
projected · LA by 0.5 · total 48.1
LA −3
final market margin · agrees
Sun 1:00 PM
kickoff (ET) · pick is final at kickoff

Why Los Angeles Rams

Each factor's push toward the pick, in percentage points of win probability. Matthew Stafford vs Jalen Hurts at quarterback. Forecast at kickoff: 65.0°F, wind 5.0 mph, Chance Rain Showers.

PHI at home (-8); LA is the better team (+7); LA has the QB edge (+6)

Home field
-7.8
Team quality
+6.9
Quarterback
+5.6
Recent form
+2.7
Offense (EPA)
-2.3
Defense (EPA)
-0.2
Rest & schedule
-0.0
Injuries
-0.0

How the number moved

Every pre-kickoff run, oldest first. The last one is the pick of record.
RunPHI winmodelanalystPickMarket margin
Sat 3:02 PM ET47%47%+0.0LA-0.7
Sat 7:03 PM ET47%47%+0.0LA-0.7
Sun 7:03 AM ET47%47%+0.0LA-0.7
Sun 11:01 AM ET47%47%+0.0LA-0.7
Sun 11:47 AM ET49%47%+1.9LA-0.5
Sun 3:02 PM ET49%47%+1.9LA-0.5
Sun 4:13 PM ET49%47%+1.9LA-0.5
Sun 7:03 PM ET49%47%+1.9LA-0.5
Sun 8:03 PM ET49%47%+1.9LA-0.5
Mon 12:02 AM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Mon 7:02 AM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Mon 11:01 AM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Mon 3:03 PM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Mon 7:02 PM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Mon 8:01 PM ET51%49%+1.9PHI+0.5
Tue 12:02 AM ET48%45%+3.2LA-0.5
Tue 7:03 AM ET48%45%+3.2LA-0.5
Tue 11:02 AM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Tue 3:01 PM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Tue 7:01 PM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Wed 7:02 AM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Wed 11:02 AM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Wed 3:01 PM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Wed 7:03 PM ET49%45%+3.6LA-0.5
Thu 7:04 AM ET49%45%+4.0LA-0.5
Thu 11:02 AM ET49%45%+4.0LA-0.5

What the markets said

Probability the home team (PHI) wins, first snapshot → last before kickoff. Market margin in brackets, home minus away.
SourceOpenCloseSnapshots
Polymarket43% (-1.5)40% (-3.5)26
Kalshi43% 40% 26
DraftKings41% (-3.0)41% (-3.0)6
nflverse price45% (-1.5)41% (-3.0)23
niftiNFL47%49% (-0.5)26

What the news layer did

Claims read before kickoff. Bold = applied to the pick; gray = declined and kept as a shadow claim, graded at zero weight. Full analyst page for the week →
ClaimTeamPlayerConf.Points (home)Graded
key starter out, not on the injury report
Ruled out for second consecutive game; expected to miss up to 6 weeks following surgery
LAMyles Garrett0.95+1.9pending
key starter out, not on the injury report
Cornerback suffered dislocated shoulder in Week 3; may be back in October but out for Week 4 vs Eagles
LAJaylen Watson0.85+1.7pending
key starter out, not on the injury report
Defensive tackle ruled out; sits out of practice with sore back
LAAaron Donald0.75+1.5pending
key starter out, not on the injury report declined: no ruled-out language (practice status is not 'out')
Cornerback suffered dislocated shoulder in Week 3; may return in October but status uncertain for Week 4 vs Eagles
LAJaylen Watson0.75+1.5pending
key starter out, not on the injury report declined: no ruled-out language (practice status is not 'out')
Underwent concussion evaluation during Monday night loss to Bears; status for Sunday unclear pending protocol clearance
PHIJalen Hurts0.65-1.3pending
key starter returning declined: soft status (limited/questionable/cleared)
Expected to play Sunday after missing two games with hip injury
LAPuka Nacua0.85-1.3pending
key starter out, not on the injury report declined: no ruled-out language (practice status is not 'out')
Tight end injured during Sunday's loss to Broncos; status unclear but reported as injured this week
LATerrance Ferguson0.60+1.2pending
key starter out, not on the injury report declined: no ruled-out language (practice status is not 'out')
Tight end injured during Sunday's loss to Broncos; status unclear but reported as injured this week
LAColby Parkinson0.60+1.2pending
key starter out, not on the injury report declined: confidence 0.35 below floor for key_player_out
Sore back, day-to-day status; missed practice Wednesday
LAAaron Donald0.35+0.7pending
other (in-week, concrete, high confidence only) declined: confidence 0.65 below floor for other
QB underwent concussion evaluation during MNF game vs Bears; cleared to play but evaluation protocol may affect availability/performance this week
PHIJalen Hurts0.65-0.3pending
other (in-week, concrete, high confidence only) declined: confidence 0.55 below floor for other
Odell Beckham Jr. released by Giants; potential landing spot includes Rams as free agent addition
LA0.55-0.3pending

Quick answers

When do the Los Angeles Rams play the Philadelphia Eagles?

Sun, Oct 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, at the Philadelphia Eagles' home field.

Who does niftiNFL pick to win Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles?

niftiNFL picks the Los Angeles Rams, 51% to win, with a projected score of Los Angeles Rams 24, Philadelphia Eagles 24. The pick is stored before kickoff and never changed.