Saints at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 28, New Orleans Saints 25 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Saints 25 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Rams 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPMatthew Stafford 368 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 58 yds rushingPuka Nacua 207 yds receivingMarshon Lattimore 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 435Passing yards 295 · 368Rushing yards 111 · 67Completions 24/46 · 32/43Yards per carry 6.2 · 2.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 28-25. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Rams who ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason aspirations.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 368 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Puka Nacua was a standout target, racking up 207 receiving yards, making several key catches that helped keep the Rams ahead in crucial moments. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. led the Saints in rushing with 58 yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Rams made vital plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Marshon Lattimore's interception that halted a potential game-tying drive for the Saints. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense tightened, forcing the Saints to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. Despite a valiant effort from Saints linebacker Isaiah Stalbird, who tallied eight tackles, it was the Rams' ability to make key stops that ultimately secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 24/46 | 52% | 295 | 1 | 2 | 61.4 |
Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 32/43 | 74% | 368 | 4 | 0 | 130.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 13 | 58 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Audric EstimeHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 39 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 9 | 123 | 13.7 | 25 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Juan PerezFB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 10 | 207 | 20.7 | 61 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| Jordan WhittingtonWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||||
| Christen MillerDT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach LutmerFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ColeWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rams | |||||
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun DolacMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah HardyWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 3/3 | 2 | 42 |
Rams | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
