Los Angeles
Rams
3-5
34
FINAL
3
Washington
Commanders
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams cruised to a commanding 34-3 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations in an impressive display of offensive firepower. With this win, the Rams showcased their dominance, leaving the Commanders struggling to find their footing.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and decision-making throughout the game. Running back Kyren Williams added 94 rushing yards, effectively complementing the aerial attack, while Puka Nacua stood out as the top receiver with an impressive 188 yards, making big plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Rams stifled the Commanders’ offense, limiting them to just three points and forcing key mistakes. Washington's lone bright spot came from linebacker Trey Amos, who recorded eight total tackles, but it was the inability to generate consistent offense that proved detrimental. The turning point occurred early in the second half when the Rams scored quickly, stretching their lead and forcing Washington to abandon their game plan, leading to a one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 31 | 20 | 358 | 3 | 0 | 136.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 33 | 18 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 69.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 94 | 4.9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 188 | 23.5 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 |

