Rams at DC Talons
Los Angeles Rams 31, DC DC Talons 17 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Rams 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
DC Talons 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPTy Simpson 188 yds passingTrevor Etienne 114 yds rushingA.J. Brown 68 yds receivingCJ Allen 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 367 · 237Passing yards 184 · 163Rushing yards 183 · 74Completions 14/19 · 18/29Yards per carry 6.3 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a strong opening to the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the DC DC Talons 31-17, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting a positive tone for the year ahead. This matchup marked a crucial early test for both teams, highlighting the Rams' potential as they seek to establish dominance in the league.
Ty Simpson led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 188 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Meanwhile, Trevor Etienne was a standout on the ground, racking up 114 rushing yards and keeping the Talons' defense on their heels. The Rams' ability to balance their aerial and ground games proved vital in their victory.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark with CJ Allen delivering a stellar performance, not only leading the team with six tackles but also grabbing two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Allen's second pick set the stage for a pivotal Rams touchdown, effectively widening the gap and leaving the Talons with a challenging uphill battle. The combination of a solid defensive effort and offensive execution propelled Los Angeles to a convincing win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | ||||||
| Ty SimpsonQB | 13/19 | 68% | 188 | 2 | 2 | 95.8 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
DC Talons | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 18/29 | 62% | 173 | 1 | 4 | 50.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Trevor EtienneHB | 17 | 114 | 6.7 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nicholas HitchensHB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Oscar WrightHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ty SimpsonQB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
DC Talons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Seydou TraoreTE | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter AliWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||||
| Matthew HibnerTE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 26 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
DC Talons | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||||
| CJ AllenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manuel EscobarLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Russ VanceDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryl McAllisterSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
DC Talons | |||||
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Wood SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Rams | |||
| Maddux TrujilloK | 1/1 | 4 | 32 |
DC Talons | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 2 | 35 |
