Matthew Stafford’s TD pass to Tyler Higbee gives the Rams a 7-6 lead over the Eagles

While the Eagles got a touchdown on their opening drive, the Rams got one as well to take a 7-6 lead into the first quarter.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford hit tight end Tyler Higbee for a 4-yard touchdown and the club took a one-point lead with Joshua Carty’s successful extra point.

The Rams took 13 plays for 67 yards, converting two of their three third downs on possession. Kyren Williams had a 20-yard run midway through the possession, which helped the Rams get into scoring position.

Los Angeles also converted a fourth-and-1 with a running back up the middle to Kyren Williams, keeping the drive in the red zone with a first down to the 6-yard line.

A few plays later, the Rams converted a third-and-goal with a Stafford touchdown to Higbee.

Stafford started the game 4 of 8 for 33 yards. He also had a 5-yard scramble to put the Rams in position to go on fourth down.