Los Angeles
Rams
6-3
48
FINAL
24
Detroit
Lions
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Detroit Lions with a commanding final score of 48-24. This victory not only bolstered the Rams' playoff positioning but also showcased their offensive prowess as they continue to make a push for the postseason.
Derek Jenkins was the star of the night for the Rams, throwing for 159 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the charge against the Lions' defense. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Lions had an impressive outing on the ground, rushing for 154 yards, while Sam LaPorta contributed with 67 receiving yards. Despite the Lions' offensive efforts, Jenkins' efficiency proved to be a game-changer.
Defensively, the Rams were able to apply consistent pressure, highlighted by Myles Garrett's sack, which disrupted the Lions' rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Jenkins threw his third touchdown pass, extending the Rams' lead to two scores, a gap that the Lions couldn't overcome. Aidan Hutchinson led the Lions' defense with five tackles, but it wasn't enough to slow down the relentless Rams offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Jenkins | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 159 | 3 | 1 | 109.6 |
| Donte Etienne | QB | 28 | 11 | 39% | 154 | 1 | 3 | 30.0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 2 | 67% | 45 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 154 | 9.1 | 55 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 59 | 3.9 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Derek Jenkins | QB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marquee Bryan | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Wagner | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 28 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Howard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Childress | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 58 |

