Chargers at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 45, Los Angeles Chargers 15 · SNL
Final Score
Chargers 15 1 TD · 3 FG · 0 XP
Rams 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPMatthew Stafford 293 yds passingKyren Williams 162 yds rushingPuka Nacua 168 yds receivingTrent McDuffie 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 · 531Passing yards 192 · 293Rushing yards 134 · 238Completions 16/32 · 20/30Yards per carry 4.8 · 7.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 16/32 | 50% | 192 | 0 | 2 | 42.7 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 20/30 | 67% | 293 | 5 | 0 | 137.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 22 | 87 | 4.0 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 20 | 162 | 8.1 | 77 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 36 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 168 | 56.0 | 124 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan WhittingtonWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 3/3 | 0 | 49 |
| Rams | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 6 | 43 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |