Los Angeles
Chargers
2-4
38
FINAL
61
Los Angeles
Rams
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dazzling display of offensive prowess, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 61-38. This Week 8 showdown was crucial for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning, and the Rams' performance solidifies their standing in the competitive NFC.
Matthew Stafford led the way for the Rams, throwing for four touchdowns and 310 yards, showcasing his elite arm talent. Kyren Williams powered the ground game, racking up 112 rushing yards, while David Njoku emerged as a standout receiver for the Chargers with 141 receiving yards, demonstrating his ability to make plays despite the loss. Justin Herbert also had a strong outing, passing for 371 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Rams' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark with a relentless performance that included three interceptions from Trent McDuffie, turning crucial drives into turnovers. Kamren Kinchens and Josaiah Stewart contributed to the defensive effort with solid tackling and a sack, respectively. The turning point in the game came in the second quarter when McDuffie's interception led to a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in favor of the Rams, who never looked back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 25 | 371 | 3 | 4 | 94.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 26 | 18 | 243 | 4 | 1 | 122.2 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 112 | 8.6 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 141 | 20.1 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 39 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 46 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

