Los Angeles
Rams
5-3
27
FINAL
27
Washington
Commanders
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Commanders played to a dramatic 27-27 tie, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their playoff positions, but neither could find a way to secure the victory as the clock ran out.
Matthew Stafford put on a stellar performance for the Rams, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise throughout the contest. Blake Corum emerged as his top target, racking up 158 receiving yards to keep the Rams' offense dynamic. On the ground, Jacory Croskey-Merritt of the Commanders was a standout, amassing an impressive 335 rushing yards, which kept Washington in the game until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Rams were led by Darnell Savage, who recorded five total tackles, and Aaron Donald, who contributed with a sack, but they struggled to contain the Commanders' rushing attack. The game turned when Nick Cross intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, giving Washington a chance to tie the game. Ultimately, neither team could capitalize on their opportunities, resulting in a hard-fought tie that leaves both squads with plenty to consider moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 316 | 3 | 2 | 109.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 169 | 1 | 1 | 78.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 28 | 335 | 12.0 | 57 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 18 | 141 | 7.8 | 34 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 42 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 54 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| John Bates | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

