All systems go for showdown

Stafford and Co. handle Titans, stay unbeaten ahead of rematch with Eagles

- GARY KLEIN

PUKA NACUA gets fired up after his 45-yard touchdown run to open the scoring. The receiver also had eight catches for 91 yards.

Sean McVay did not plan to wait long to begin dissecting the Rams next opponent: the defending Super Bowl-champi-on Philadelphia Eagles.

After his team stayed unbeaten on Sunday with a 33-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium, McVay aimed to take in the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the plane ride back to Los Angeles.

"It will be fun to watch it," said McVay, whose team plays the Eagles next Sunday, "as long as the damn WiFi on the plane works."

Technical difficulties or otherwise, McVay and the Rams are feeling pretty good about themselves.

And rightfully, but perhaps cautiously, so.

Victories over the Houston Texans and the Titans were nice tuneups that showed the Rams can indeed be Super Bowl contenders.

Now the real season — and test — begins.

The Eagles are the real measuring stick for the Rams, who are seeking their third Super Bowl appearance in eight years.

Sunday's performance against the Titans gave the Rams reason for optimism.

Receiver Puka Nacua scored on a long touchdown run, Matthew Stafford passed for two touchdowns — including his first to Davante Adams - and edge rusher Byron Young had two sacks and forced a fumble to lead the Rams.