Titans at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 44, Tennessee Titans 41 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Titans 41 6 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Rams 44 6 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPMatthew Stafford 524 yds passingBen Smiley 110 yds rushingPuka Nacua 209 yds receivingJeffery Simmons 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 387 · 557Passing yards 269 · 505Rushing yards 118 · 52Completions 12/24 · 24/34Yards per carry 7.9 · 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 44-41 in a game that showcased explosive offensive performances. Both teams were eager to start the season on a high note, but it was the Rams who ultimately came out on top in this high-scoring affair.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for an impressive 524 yards and six touchdowns, making him the standout player of the game. His favorite target, Puka Nacua, was sensational as well, racking up 209 receiving yards and proving to be an uncontainable force for the Titans' defense. Meanwhile, on the ground, Ben Smiley of the Titans added a solid 110 rushing yards, but it was not enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Rams were not as dominant, but they made key plays when it mattered most. Trent McDuffie's interception was a crucial turning point, halting a potential scoring drive for Tennessee and shifting momentum back to Los Angeles. The Titans’ defense, highlighted by Jeffery Simmons' two sacks and Marcus Harris' six tackles, put up a fight, but they could not keep pace with the Rams’ relentless offense in this high-octane season opener.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 12/24 | 50% | 280 | 5 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 24/34 | 71% | 524 | 6 | 0 | 152.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Ben SmileyHB | 13 | 110 | 8.5 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cam WardQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 10 | 52 | 5.2 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||||
| Carnell TateWR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 27 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 15 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Ben SmileyHB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 49 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Gunnar HelmTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 5 | 209 | 41.8 | 118 | 2 | 77 | 1 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 24 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 25 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 59 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||||
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus HarrisCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam CurlSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | |||
| Tommy TownsendP | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cade YorkK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rams | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |