Puka Nacua’s 14 catches and Los Angeles’ two second-half touchdowns fueled a 20-13 road win.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Washington Commanders 20-13 on Sunday. Los Angeles scored a touchdown in both the third and fourth quarters, while Washington managed no points in the fourth. Matthew Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown; Jayden Daniels went 24 of 35 for 264 passing yards and a touchdown, adding 16 rushing yards. Puka Nacua caught 14 passes for 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, and added 20 rushing yards. Blake Corum contributed 58 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Van Jefferson caught five passes for 58 yards and Washington’s touchdown. The Rams outgained Washington 343-297, rushed for 124 yards to the Commanders’ 60, and led 22-16 in first downs. Los Angeles converted all three fourth downs and scored touchdowns on two of four red-zone trips, compared with Washington’s zero conversions on one fourth-down try and one touchdown on two red-zone trips. Washington recorded four sacks to the Rams’ one and threw no interceptions, but Los Angeles had two turnovers to Washington’s one.
Key Performers
Puka Nacua, Rams: 14 receptions, 150 receiving yards, 20 rushing yards, TD Jayden Daniels, Commanders: 24/35, 264 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 16 rushing yards Matthew Stafford, Rams: 26/43, 228 passing yards, TD; Blake Corum: 58 rushing yards, TD
Standings Impact
The win moves Los Angeles from 4-4 to 5-4. Washington falls from 2-4-1 to 2-5-1.
DYMA Insight
The Rams entered ranked eighth in the DYMA Power Index, well ahead of Washington at 22nd, and the yardage and first-down edges showed why. Their perfect 3-for-3 fourth-down rate helped turn that advantage into a seven-point win despite two turnovers.