The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Allegiant Stadium. The win snapped a two-game losing streak after back-to-back losses to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 12 and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 18. Both teams are now 3-4.
Matthew Stafford made franchise history along the way. His three touchdown passes gave him 155 in his Rams career, passing Roman Gabriel’s 154 for the most in team history.
Rams Race to a 28-6 Halftime Lead
The Rams went three-and-out on their opening possession, then scored touchdowns on their next four drives.
Las Vegas had the first scoring opportunity. A defensive pass interference penalty moved the Raiders into Rams territory, but Matt Gay missed a 51-yard field goal wide left with 10:48 remaining in the first quarter.
The Rams opened the scoring despite a setback. Blake Corum’s 2-yard touchdown run was called back for holding, but two plays later Stafford found tight end Davis Allen for a 3-yard touchdown with 6:25 left in the quarter, making it 7-0.
A 42-yard kickoff return gave the Raiders favorable field position near midfield. However, Las Vegas settled for a 30-yard field goal by Gay late in the quarter, cutting the Rams’ lead to 7-3.
The second quarter belonged to Los Angeles:
- 10:01: Stafford connected with Allen again, this time on a 5-yard touchdown pass. Allen’s second touchdown catch of the game extended the lead to 14-3.
- 4:15: Stafford found Puka Nacua for an 11-yard touchdown. The score made it 21-3 and marked Stafford’s franchise-record 155th touchdown pass as a Ram.
- 1:19: After cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. broke up a fourth-down pass, the Rams took over at their own 48-yard line. Kyren Williams finished the drive with a 17-yard touchdown run, putting Los Angeles ahead 28-3.
The Raiders added a field goal as time expired in the first half, but the Rams still carried a commanding 28-6 lead into the locker room.
A Scoreless Third Quarter
Neither team scored in the third quarter, although both had opportunities to change the momentum.
The Rams went three-and-out to open the second half. Las Vegas kept its next drive alive with a successful fake-punt pass on fourth down, but the Rams’ defense held on a subsequent fourth-and-2 at the Los Angeles 13-yard line with 8:39 remaining in the quarter.
The Raiders got another opportunity when they forced and recovered a Williams fumble at the Rams’ 30. Los Angeles’ defense responded again. The Rams successfully challenged a ruling that Kirk Cousins had completed a pass to Jalen Nailor, and the Raiders eventually turned the ball over on downs.
Late in the quarter, Corum broke free for what appeared to be a 43-yard touchdown run, only for a penalty to wipe out the score.
Despite the scoreless period, the Raiders had begun to find opportunities. The Rams would need to finish strong to protect their lead.
Raiders Rally Falls Short
Las Vegas cut into the deficit early in the fourth quarter. Cousins threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tre Tucker. The Raiders’ two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 28-12.
The Rams’ next possession ended in a costly mistake. A Stafford pass intended for tight end Colby Parkinson was tipped into the air and intercepted by Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean at the Los Angeles 34-yard line.
Las Vegas capitalized on the turnover. Cousins connected with running back Ashton Jeanty for a 15-yard touchdown, bringing the Raiders within 10 points at 28-18. The Raiders failed on their second two-point attempt, keeping the Rams’ lead in double digits.
Los Angeles answered with a drive that helped restore some breathing room. Tight end Tyler Higbee converted a crucial third down with a 15-yard catch, keeping the possession alive. Corum capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown run with 6:34 remaining, extending the Rams’ lead to 35-18.
Gay added a 36-yard field goal with 4:11 left, making it 35-21. The Raiders’ ensuing onside kick failed, allowing Los Angeles to run out the remaining clock and secure the victory.
By the Numbers
- Matthew Stafford: 23-of-29 passing, 195 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
- Kyren Williams and Blake Corum: 33 combined carries, 192 rushing yards, 5.8 yards per carry, 2 touchdowns
- Davis Allen: 2 touchdown receptions
- Rams turnovers: 2 — one interception and one lost fumble
- Raiders field goals: 3-of-4
- Rams total offense: 386 yards
- Raiders total offense: 350 yards
- Rams rushing offense: 199 yards
- Raiders rushing offense: 48 yards
The ground game was the difference for Los Angeles. Williams and Corum combined for 192 rushing yards, while the Rams finished with 199 rushing yards overall. The offense controlled possession and consistently created manageable situations, even after the Raiders threatened to make the fourth quarter interesting.
Defensively, Los Angeles overcame two turnovers and held the Raiders to 48 rushing yards. The Rams also came up with crucial fourth-down stops and forced Las Vegas to settle for field goals on scoring opportunities.
Up Next
The Rams return to SoFi Stadium to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:05 p.m. PT on FOX.
The victory gives Los Angeles a much-needed reset after two frustrating losses. Stafford’s record-setting performance and the resurgence of the running game offer reasons for optimism, but the Rams will need to carry that momentum into their next divisional and conference matchups.
Game details and statistics are based on the Los Angeles Rams’ official game recap and NFL game data. Schedule information is based on the Rams’ official 2026 schedule.