Los Angeles
Chargers
3-3
42
FINAL
70
Los Angeles
Rams
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the Los Angeles Rams crushed the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 70-42 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This game was crucial for both teams, as the Rams aimed to solidify their playoff position while the Chargers sought to stay in contention.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for an astonishing 827 yards and tossing 10 touchdown passes, showcasing his elite quarterbacking skills. Puka Nacua was a standout receiver, racking up 447 receiving yards, while Keaton Mitchell of the Chargers made his mark on the ground with 193 rushing yards, proving to be a bright spot in an otherwise challenging game for Los Angeles.
Defensively, Myles Garrett made a significant impact for the Rams, recording two sacks that disrupted the Chargers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when the Rams piled on the points in the second quarter, creating a gap that the Chargers could not close. With a commanding lead established, Los Angeles maintained control throughout, emphasizing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 827 | 10 | 1 | 141.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 14 | 40% | 339 | 3 | 2 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 15 | 193 | 12.9 | 152 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 74 | 7.4 | 23 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 447 | 74.5 | 222 | 4 | 99 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 35 | 3 | 74 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 40 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 46 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 49 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 6 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 21 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555222654 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terell Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

