INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Behind another outstanding game by quarterback Matthew Stafford and a stout performance by their defense, the Rams (6-2) defeated the Saints 34-10 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium to extend their win streak to three games.
Stafford finished 24 of 32 passing for 282 yards and four touchdowns, marking the first time in his career he's thrown four or more touchdown passes in consecutive games.
Los Angeles' defense held New Orleans (1-8) to 224 net yards of total offense and 2 of 9 on third down, creating two takeaways – a forced fumble caused by inside linebacker Nate Landman recovered by safety Kamren Kinchens, and an interception by cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. for his first as a Ram.
Wide receiver Puka Nacua had seven catches for 95 yards prior to exiting the game late in the third quarter with a chest injury sustained after a hit from Saints linebacker Demario Davis at the end of a 3-yard run. He was questionable to return.
Wide receiver Davante Adams continued finding the endzone, posting five catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns. His two touchdown catches gave him five in his last two games and 109 overall for his career, moving him into a tie with Tony Gonzalez for eighth-most all-time.
Meanwhile, running back Kyren Williams rushed 25 times for 114 yards and one touchdown. Williams' rushing touchdown moved him into sole possession of 10th all-time in franchise history in that category with 29, breaking a tie with Roman Gabriel and Dick Hoerner (28).
Here is the complete game recap, presented by Verizon:
A methodical 12-play, 88-yard scoring drive – capped by a 1-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to a wide open Tyler Higbee – gave the Rams an early 7-0 lead with 6:18 remaining in the first quarter.