New Orleans
Saints
0-1
24
FINAL
30
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams held off the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 30-24, marking a significant early-season victory for the Rams. Both teams were eager to make a statement, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and tactical execution.
Leading the charge for the Rams was quarterback Toon Wolf, who threw for an impressive 293 yards, while MarShawn Lloyd complemented the passing game with 76 rushing yards. Ladd McConkey was the standout receiver, racking up 113 yards, including critical catches that kept the chains moving and set up scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough managed to find the end zone with two touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, most notably through Andre Cisco's interception, which halted a promising Saints drive. Despite Kaden Elliss’s strong performance for the Saints, recording 11 tackles, the Rams' defense managed to contain New Orleans just enough to protect their lead. The turning point came late in the second half when the Rams' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toon Wolf | QB | 39 | 27 | 69% | 293 | 2 | 0 | 108.1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 261 | 2 | 2 | 76.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarShawn Lloyd | HB | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 54 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Floyd Widmer | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Toon Wolf | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Jordan Faison | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 25 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Max Klare | TE | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Floyd Widmer | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Lake | SS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Villanueva-Asa | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Kite | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donnie Smith | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Woodyard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 |
| Ryan Wright | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

