The Philadelphia Eagles enter their Week 3 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams with a golden opportunity to exploit a fundamental weakness that could determine the outcome of this highly anticipated rematch. While both teams sit at 2-0 and boast impressive defensive units, the Rams carry a glaring vulnerability that Philadelphia's ground game is perfectly positioned to devastate: their historically poor tackling and run defense fundamentals.
The Rams' tackling crisis represents their most exploitable weakness heading into Lincoln Financial Field. Despite defensive coordinator Chris Shula's efforts to improve the unit, Los Angeles continues to struggle with missed tackles at an alarming rate. The statistics paint a damning picture – the Rams have missed a league-high 44 tackles through