Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
49
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 49-27 victory in Week 3 of the 2028 season. This win solidifies the Rams' position as a team to watch, showcasing their powerful offensive capabilities and leaving the Saints looking for answers.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles, J'Koby Williams had a standout performance with an astounding 342 rushing yards, dominating the ground game and keeping the Saints' defense on its heels. Ty Simpson contributed with 184 passing yards and an efficient game, while Jeff Caldwell added to the offensive onslaught with 105 receiving yards. Tyler Shough of the Saints did his best to keep pace with two passing touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to match the Rams' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays to secure their victory, with Myles Garrett recording two sacks and Jaylen Watson intercepting a pass, disrupting the Saints' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Rams scored back-to-back touchdowns, quickly extending their lead and leaving the Saints scrambling to recover. Talanoa Hufanga led the Saints' defense with four tackles, but they struggled to contain the Rams' relentless attack throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 184 | 1 | 0 | 125.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 163 | 2 | 2 | 68.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 15 | 342 | 22.8 | 17 | 6 | 74 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 52 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 33 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson II | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon Randolph | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Jones | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |

