Los Angeles
Chargers
3-3
3
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Rams
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 28-3, solidifying their dominance in the franchise. The Rams' victory not only showcased their strong performance but also highlighted the stakes of maintaining momentum as the season progresses.
Matthew Stafford led the Rams' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns and proving instrumental in the team's scoring efforts. Despite the Chargers' Justin Herbert racking up 286 passing yards and Quentin Johnston's impressive 118 receiving yards, the Rams' defense consistently stifled their momentum, limiting their scoring opportunities. Blake Corum contributed modestly on the ground with 29 rushing yards, but it was the aerial attack that defined the Rams' strategy.
Defensively, the Rams were formidable, with Aaron Donald wreaking havoc on the Chargers' offensive line, recording three sacks. Jessie Bates III made his presence felt with two interceptions, creating pivotal turnovers that shifted the game's momentum. The turning point came late in the first half when Bates' second pick set up a touchdown that put the Rams up 21-3, effectively sealing the game and demonstrating the importance of defensive execution in this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 15 | 286 | 0 | 4 | 68.6 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 9 | 5 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 73.3 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 25 | 2.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

