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Rams showcase their potential and revive their season in victory over Raiders
LAS VEGAS — What happened in Vegas cannot stay in Vegas.
Not if the Rams want to make a run to the playoffs.
Matthew Stafford must continue to flash his 2025 MVP form. Star receiver Puka Nacua and Rams tight ends must keep carrying a Davante Adams-less receiving corps. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum must build on an impressive combo rushing performance.
And the Rams’ defense must negate potential comebacks.
The Rams displayed all those attributes Sunday in a 35-21 victory over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
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Gary Klein breaks down what went right for the Rams in a 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Rams defeat Raiders 35-21 behind offensive surge
🏈 Rams 35, Raiders 21 — FINAL
Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 29 passes for 195 yards with three touchdowns and an interception as the Rams leaned on an impressive first-half performance to defeat the Raiders and end a two-game skid.
The Rams had 199 rushing yards, with Kyren Williams rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries and Blake Corum rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown in 17 carries.
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Rams hold Raiders to field goal late in fourth quarter
🏈 Rams 35, Raiders 21 — 4:11 left in the fourth quarter
Matt Gay kicked a 36-yard field goal for the Raiders following a 10-play, 47-yard drive that fizzled after three consecutive incomplete passes by Kirk Cousins.
After giving up an 18-yard pass to tight end Brock Bowers, the Rams defense halted the Raiders’ march.
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Rams extend their lead on Blake Corum touchdown
🏈 Rams 35, Raiders 18 — 6:34 left in the fourth quarter
Running back Blake Corum scored on a four-yard touchdown run to cap a 12-play, 70-yard drive at a critical time for the Rams following a pair of momentum-building touchdowns by the Raiders.
A horse-collar tackle penalty on Raiders rookie safety Treydan Stukes on third down set up the touchdown run.
Corum had two touchdown runs called back earlier in the game because of penalties.
The Rams have a season-high 179 rushing yards. Tight ends Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Tyler Higbee have combined for 11 catches for 82 yards.
Matthew Stafford has completed 23 of 29 passes for 195 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception.
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Interception leads to another Raiders touchdown
🏈 Rams 28, Raiders 18 — 13:12 left in the fourth quarter
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins connected on a 15-yard pass to Ashton Jeanty to cap a stunning sequence of events that have moved Las Vegas back into contention for the win.
The touchdown capped a four-play, 34-yard drive that started with a Raiders interception.
On the first play from scrimmage following a Raiders touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, Matthew Stafford threw an interception on a pass intended for Colby Parkinson. The pass actually went off Parkinson’s hands an into the arms of Dean.
The Raiders failed to convert on the two-point try, keeping it a 10-point game.
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Raiders score touchdown on first play of fourth quarter
🏈 Rams 28, Raiders 12 — 14:51 left in the fourth quarter
Tre Tucker scored on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins, faking out Rams safety Jaylen McCollough to find the end zone for the Raiders’ first touchdown of the game.
Cousins failed to connect with Brock Bowers on the two-point conversion attempt.
Rams safety Jaylen Watson is dealing with cramps and is questionable to return.
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Rams still in control vs. Raiders after scoreless third quarter
🏈 Rams 28, Raiders 6 — End of the third quarter
A lost fumble by Kyren Williams coupled with penalties and two punts added up to a scoreless third quarter for the Rams.
The good news? The Rams remain in control after their defense also prevented the Raiders from doing much of anything.
Late in the quarter, Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson sustained an apparent injury. He jogged off the field and went straight to the locker room.
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Rams lead Raiders 28-6 at halftime
🏈 Rams 28, Raiders 6 — HALFTIME
Matt Gay kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to cap an eight-play, 55-yard drive.
The Rams dominated most of the first half, scoring four touchdowns and tallying 243 total yards. Tight end Davis Allen has two touchdown catches and quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed 17 of 19 passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns.
Puka Nacua, who entered the game listed as questionable with a calf injury, has 53 yards and a touchdown on seven catches.
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Rams take 28-3 lead on Kyren Williams touchdown run
🏈 Rams 28, Raiders 3 — 1:19 left in the second quarter
Kyren Williams rushed for a 17-yard touchdown to give the Rams a commanding lead.
Williams has rushed for 51 yards in eight carries. He also has two catches for 22 yards.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed 17 of 19 passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns.
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Rams in control after Puka Nacua touchdown catch
🏈 Rams 21, Raiders 3 — 4:15 left in the second quarter
Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua connected on an 11-yard touchdown pass to add to the Rams’ lead.
Stafford has completed 15 of 17 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Nacua, who was questionable for the game because of a calf injury, has seven catches for 63 yards.
Running back Blake Corum has rushed for 45 yards in seven carries, including 17-yard gain during the seven-play, 81-yard drive.
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Davis Allen catches another TD pass to extend Rams’ lead
🏈 Rams 14, Raiders 3 — 10:01 left in the second quarter
Matthew Stafford and tight end Davis Allen connected on a five-yard pass for their second touchdown of the game.
Tight end Colby Parkinson and receiver Konata Mumpfield each had 15-yard receptions during the 80-yard, 12-play drive.
Stafford has completed 12 of 14 passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
Kyren Williams has gained 24 yards in four carries.
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Raiders cut into Rams’ lead with field goal
🏈 Rams 7, Raiders 3 — 51 seconds left in first quarter
Matt Gay kicked a 30-yard field goal, cutting the Rams’ lead to four points.
The Rams gave up a 42-yard kickoff return, enabling the Raiders to start a drive at the 50 yard-line.
Running back Mike Washington Jr. broke off a 21-yard run to the Rams’ 15-yard line, which set up the field goal.
Kirk Cousins has completed four of seven passes for 14 yards.
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Rams take lead on Davis Allen touchdown reception
🏈 Rams 7, Raiders 0 — 6:25 left in the first quarter
Matthew Stafford tossed a three-yard touchdown pass to tight end Davis Allen to give the Rams an early lead.
The Rams benefited from a missed field-goal attempt by the Raiders’ Matt Gay, which allowed the Rams to start a drive at the Rams’ 41-yard line.
Running back Blake Corum carried several times during the drive, and the Rams also took advantage of an unnecessary roughness penalty against the Raiders.
Stafford has completed six of six passes for 38 yards.
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Injury-marred Rams don’t want your sympathy. They’re out to prove they can save their season
Still a lot of games left.
No one is panicking.
Been in this position before.
Those are affirmations Rams players and coaches have utilized during a season of great expectations mired in major underachievement.
The Rams, who opened the season as the Super Bowl favorite, will arrive in Las Vegas for Sunday’s game against the Raiders with a 2-4 record and a two-game losing streak.
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Puka Nacua active for Rams vs. Raiders
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who sustained a calf injury in practice Thursday, is active for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Cornerback Trent McDuffie (groin) will not play.
Here are the players who will not be suiting up for the game:
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How a clash between Inglewood leaders and SoFi Stadium operators hit the ballot
SoFi Stadium is going strong. The deal that built it is in a smoldering heap.
A decade ago, Rams owner Stan Kroenke and Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. happily dug ceremonial shovels into the dirt at Hollywood Park, celebrating the impending construction of the world’s most expensive stadium.
Now they’re on opposite sides of a court fight that has spilled onto the Nov. 3 ballot and threatens further development on the nearly 300-acre site.
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Matthew Stafford embracing ‘even more important’ role for injury-depleted Rams
Matthew Stafford does not typically stray much from comments about sticking with his process.
But in the wake of a rash of injuries suffered by several of the Rams’ key players, the veteran quarterback and reigning NFL most valuable player on Wednesday sounded as if he intended to be a calming presence.
“Been a part of these times before,” said Stafford, an 18th-year pro. “That’s when my role becomes even more important as a leader, as somebody that can try and help steady the ship for us and make sure that I’m doing my part to do everything I can to help us win football games becomes even more important.”
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Rash of Rams injuries will sideline Davante Adams, Poona Ford and Kobie Turner
The Rams lost much more than a game to the Arizona Cardinals.
They lost four key players because of injuries.
Receiver Davante Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring and will be sidelined six to 10 weeks, defensive lineman Kobie Turner sustained a groin strain and will be out several weeks and defensive lineman Poona Ford suffered a season-ending triceps injury, coach Sean McVay said Monday.
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Puka Nacua questionable to play for Rams vs. Raiders; Nate Landman is out
Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not practice Friday because of a calf injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Nacua took part in the majority of practice on Thursday but did not finish it. Rams coach Sean McVay indicated that tests revealed “a little minor thing in there,” and that Nacua would be a game-time decision Sunday.
“I don’t think he knows exactly when it occurred,” McVay said, adding, “he felt it where he wasn’t able to have some of the power and full explosion ... but I don’t think he was aware of any sort of specific play that led to it.”
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Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time, prediction and odds
Another week, another Rams kicker.
On Sunday, veteran Brandon McManus will make his debut when the Rams play the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
McManus, 35, will be the third kicker — fourth if you count punter Ethan Evans’ extra-point cameo last Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals — to play this season for a Rams team that has stumbled, in part, because of kicking-game miscues.
