Rams take control after halftime
The Los Angeles Rams erased a four-point halftime deficit and held Washington scoreless in the fourth quarter to beat the Commanders 20-13 at Northwest Stadium in Week 9. Los Angeles trailed 10-6 at the break before a 7-3 third quarter brought the teams level at 13. The Rams scored the only seven points of the final period, completing a second half in which they outscored Washington 14-3. The victory moved Los Angeles to 5-4 and extended its winning streak to three games, following wins over the Raiders and Chargers. Washington fell to 2-5-1 after beating Philadelphia in Week 8.
Nacua leads the offense
Puka Nacua caught 14 of 19 targets for 150 yards and a touchdown, adding 20 yards on two carries. His receiving production accounted for 150 of Matthew Stafford’s 228 passing yards. Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes with one touchdown and one interception. Blake Corum supplied 58 rushing yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while Kyren Williams carried 15 times for 45 yards and caught three passes for 16 yards. The Rams defense finished with four sacks and two fumble recoveries while allowing 313 yards and 13 points.
Washington’s production and the fantasy split
Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown, adding 16 rushing yards. Van Jefferson caught five passes for 58 yards and Washington’s receiving touchdown. Chig Okonkwo added six catches for 57 yards, and Stefon Diggs had three receptions for 51 yards. Nacua’s 35.0 PPR points made him the game’s clear fantasy standout. Jefferson followed at 16.8, with Daniels at 14.6. Corum finished with 11.8 PPR points to Williams’ 9.1 despite receiving fewer carries. Okonkwo’s six catches helped him reach 11.7 points, while Stafford finished at 11.2.
Week 10 brings road games
The Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:05 p.m. ET. Washington visits the New York Giants on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8:15 p.m. ET.