Matthew Stafford’s three touchdown passes and perfect red-zone execution powered Los Angeles past Las Vegas.
Los Angeles seized control with 21 second-quarter points, taking a 28-6 halftime lead before neither team added points in the third. Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 29 passes for 195 yards and three touchdown passes, while Kyren Williams and Blake Corum each ran for a touchdown. The Rams went 5-for-5 on red-zone trips against the Raiders’ 1-for-5 and outgained them 386-350, including a 199-48 edge on the ground. Kirk Cousins completed 26 of 44 passes for 295 yards and two touchdown passes, adding six rushing yards. Tre Tucker caught five passes for 103 yards and a touchdown, and Ashton Jeanty added a touchdown, but Las Vegas’ 15-point fourth-quarter push could not bridge the gap. Los Angeles had 28 first downs and 34:14 of possession to Las Vegas’ 18 and 25:46; the Raiders had two sacks to the Rams’ one, while the Rams gave the ball away twice and Las Vegas had no turnovers. Los Angeles closed out a 35-21 road win.
Key Performers
Matthew Stafford, Rams: 23/29, 195 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes, -3 rushing yards. Kyren Williams, Rams: 99 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards on 2 catches, 1 touchdown. Tre Tucker, Raiders: 5 catches, 103 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
Standings Impact
The Rams improve to 3-4, while the Raiders fall to 3-4. Los Angeles entered the game at 2-4; Las Vegas entered at 3-3.
DYMA Insight
The DYMA Power Index ranked the Rams 12th and the Raiders 21st entering the game. Los Angeles’ 199-48 rushing advantage and 5-for-5 red-zone conversion rate made that efficiency gap tangible.