Rams Return to Winning Ways With Statement Win Over Raiders

Support Local Media - Click to Add LA Sports Report as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 35-21, on Sunday, winning a game for the first time since Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport)The Rams sat in the driver’s seat for the entire game, taking an early lead through a three-yard touchdown catch from tight end Davis Allen in the first quarter. Allen logged four catches on the day for 20 yards, scoring two touchdowns over the course of the game. Los Angeles stormed to a huge lead in the second quarter, with Allen’s second touchdown preceding touchdowns from Puka Nacua, who waas questionable with a calf injury heading into Sunday, and Kyren Williams. The Rams took their foot off of the gas coming out of the break, as they failed to extend their lead in the third quarter.Las Vegas cut the Rams’ lead to 16 to kick off the fourth quarter, but a failed two-point conversion made things difficult for them. They scored once again after Matthew Stafford threw a pick, cutting the Rams’ lead to 10 with 13 minutes still to play. The Rams quickly scored a touchdown of their own through Blake Corum, though, putting the game far out of reach.Stafford had a solid game, throwing for 195 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams’ duo of running backs both had an unbelievable game.Corum and Williams both recorded more than 100 all-purpose yards, with each averaging more than five yards per carry.Oct 25, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn ImagesWhat’s Next for the Rams?The Rams gained a game on the division-leading San Francisco 49ers with their win on Sunday, and passed the Arizona Cardinals for the third-place spot in the NFC West. They could find themselves tied with the Seattle Seahawks depending on the result of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night football.They currently sit three games behind the 49ers, who now have a 6-1 record following their loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Despite their rough start, the Rams still aren’t out of the race, and will look to carry some momentum into next Sunday. They have the opportunity to secure a second consecutive win next week, when they face off against the Los Angeles Chargers at 1:05 p.m. PT.The post Rams Return to Winning Ways With Statement Win Over Raiders appeared first on LA Sports Report.