Los Angeles
Chargers
1-5
15
FINAL
45
Los Angeles
Rams
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Los Angeles Chargers 45-15 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only strengthens the Rams' playoff positioning but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league regarding their offensive prowess.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for the Rams, throwing for 293 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite command of the offense. Kyren Williams was a force on the ground, rushing for 162 yards, while Puka Nacua made big plays in the passing game with 168 receiving yards. The Rams' offensive explosion was a testament to their balanced attack and ability to capitalize on every opportunity.
Defensively, the Rams stifled the Chargers, forcing key turnovers and limiting their scoring chances. Quentin Lake's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential Chargers drive and swinging momentum firmly in favor of the Rams. Although Aaron Donald registered only half a sack, his presence was felt throughout the game, consistently pressuring the Chargers' offense and contributing to a dominant defensive performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 30 | 20 | 293 | 5 | 0 | 137.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 32 | 16 | 192 | 0 | 2 | 42.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 20 | 162 | 8.1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 22 | 87 | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 168 | 56.0 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 43 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 49 |

