Los Angeles
Rams
5-3
35
FINAL
14
Washington
Commanders
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams cruised to a decisive 35-14 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Rams continue to solidify their playoff positioning, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the game. Kyren Williams added a powerful ground game with 156 rushing yards, while Puka Nacua was a standout target, racking up 168 receiving yards. This offensive firepower proved too much for the Commanders to handle.
Defensively, the Rams were equally impressive, highlighted by Aaron Donald's three sacks that disrupted Washington's offensive rhythm. Kam Curl led the team with six total tackles, ensuring that the Commanders struggled to gain momentum. The game's turning point came late in the first half when Stafford connected with Nacua for a 75-yard touchdown, effectively sealing Washington's fate and signaling the Rams' dominance for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 15 | 10 | 272 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 24 | 14 | 203 | 1 | 2 | 65.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desjuan Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

