Rams at Commanders
Washington Commanders 25, Los Angeles Rams 24 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Rams 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 25 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMatthew Stafford 215 yds passingKyren Williams 76 yds rushingJaylin Lane 123 yds receivingNick Cross 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 279 · 271Passing yards 203 · 177Rushing yards 76 · 94Completions 19/22 · 12/17Yards per carry 8.4 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 25-24 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious in a thrilling finish.
Jayden Daniels showcased his prowess under center for Washington, throwing for three touchdowns and cementing his role as a game-changer. On the other side, Matthew Stafford led the Rams with 215 passing yards, while Kyren Williams added a solid 76 rushing yards to keep Los Angeles competitive. However, it was Jaylin Lane’s standout performance with 123 receiving yards that provided the crucial offensive spark for the Commanders.
Defensively, Washington made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Daron Payne's sack was pivotal, disrupting a critical drive, while Nick Cross's interception sealed the deal in the final minutes. The Commanders' defense stepped up when it mattered most, contributing to a hard-fought victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| Commanders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 19/22 | 86% | 215 | 2 | 2 | 99.8 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12/17 | 71% | 177 | 3 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | 56 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan WhittingtonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jaylin LaneWR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 84 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremy McNicholsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Quentin LakeSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Brandon McManusK | 1/1 | 3 | 62 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |