Los Angeles turned a 10-9 halftime lead into a 24-9 win with two touchdowns in the third quarter.
The Rams beat the Chargers 24-9, scoring three touchdowns and one field goal while Los Angeles managed three field goals. After taking a 10-9 halftime lead, the Rams added two touchdowns in the third quarter and held the Chargers scoreless after the break. Matthew Stafford completed 17 of 25 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown, while Blake Corum rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown. Kyren Williams added 56 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Puka Nacua caught 11 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert went 24-for-32 for 257 passing yards with no touchdowns and added 15 rushing yards; Ladd McConkey led Chargers receivers with 86 yards on four catches. The Rams rushed for 129 yards to the Chargers’ 64 and had 16 first downs to 14, though the Chargers led in total yards 295-281; Los Angeles recorded one sack and one interception, while the Chargers had two sacks and two interceptions. The Rams registered two red-zone scores on three trips and converted their only fourth-down attempt, while the Chargers had no red-zone score on one trip and went 0-for-1 on fourth down.
Key Performers
Matthew Stafford, Rams: 17/25 passing, 157 yards, 1 touchdown. Puka Nacua, Rams: 11 receptions, 80 yards, 1 touchdown. Justin Herbert, Chargers: 24/32 passing, 257 yards, 0 touchdowns; 15 rushing yards.
Standings Impact
The win moves the Rams from 3-4 to 4-4. The Chargers fall to 0-7, extending their losing streak to seven games.
DYMA Insight
The Rams’ pregame power index advantage was substantial: 12th at 73.5 against the Chargers’ 31st-ranked 29.5. Their 65-yard rushing edge and two-touchdown third quarter proved more decisive than the Chargers’ advantage in total yards and possession time.