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The Los Angeles Rams dominated the battle of LA against the Los Angeles Chargers, so it is time to take a look at the top three takeaways from the game.
Top 3 Rams Takeaways From Dominant Win Against The Chargers
Nov 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) reacts with wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) after scoring a touchdown in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Rushing Attack Was Great Again
To start, the Rams got a great performance from the rushing attack, with running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum both performing well and being quite reliable on every carry. For the game, Williams had 16 carries for 56 yards and one touchdown while averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Corum had 11 attempts for 73 yards and one touchdown, averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
When looking at the stats for Williams and Corum, it was a great sign to see that Williams and Corum each had a touchdown and that the carries were pretty evenly dispersed, which shows that the Rams trust both backs, meaning that down the stretch Williams and Corum can each contribute to this rushing attack, which makes it very hard for opposing defenses to stop the LA rushing attack.
So as the Rams continue to move forward throughout this season, it will be interesting to see if the Rams lean on this rushing attack more, as well as how the carries are distributed between Williams and Corum, because if they do lean on this run game, the Rams could be in a great position to set up more explosive plays in the passing game.
Defense Controls the Game
Next up, the defense did a great job all game long and really controlled the game as the Chargers were not able to get much going offensively, totaling nine points for the game. In particular, the Rams defense did a great job forcing turnovers and stopping the run. Starting with the turnovers, the Rams’ defense forced Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to throw two interceptions, with one coming from cornerback Trent McDuffie and the other coming from safety Quentin Lake. Additionally, Wesley Bailey stripped Herbert, but Aaron Donald was not able to recover it. Nevertheless, the Rams did a great job of making key plays on Sunday.
Now getting to stopping the run, the Rams were able to hold the Chargers to 25 carries for 64 yards and an average of 2.6 yards per carry. So, when seeing the numbers from the Chargers’ run game, it is clear that the Rams did a great job, especially up front with Bailey, Donald, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Nate Landman, Omar Speights, and the rest of the defense being able to hold and shut down the Chargers’ run game.
All that to say, the Rams defense played very well on Sunday in forcing turnovers and stopping the run, and if this defense can continue to do both of those things, it is very possible that this defense could be one of the best units in the league, especially when Myles Garrett returns from injury.
Passing Game Looks Out of Sync
While there were some positive takeaways from this game, it is important to note that the Rams do have some things to clean up, namely the passing game, as it looked out of sync on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford did not look like himself and had some uncharacteristic errors as he was missing easy throws and simply was not playing like many know he is capable.
When it comes to Stafford’s stats for the game, he completed 17 of his 25 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Ultimately, the Rams should not be leaning on Stafford and the passing game to carry the offense, and the performance on Sunday proves that point. Now, Stafford was able to connect with Puka Nacua 11 times for 80 yards and a touchdown, but other than Nacua, it was not easy for Stafford to find completions, as without Davante Adams there are not a ton of great options, which is something that must change.
Moving forward, the Rams have to find a second option behind Nacua in the passing game so they can move the ball more consistently and effectively through the air; otherwise, this team could have major problems against some of the top defenses in the league.
The Last Word
Now, when taking a look at the big picture, the biggest thing for the Rams on Sunday was for them to be able to pick up a win to get to 4-4 and to .500, and they were able to do just that, which was huge for their confidence. Also, with the win on Sunday, the Rams were able to win two games in a row for the first time all season.
Following the Week 8 win, the Rams should enjoy this win, but they need to get ready for the next two games as they take on the Washington Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals over the next two weeks, which are great opportunities to pick up wins and get to 6-4 before another tough stretch in their schedule starts on Thanksgiving Eve against the Green Bay Packers.
With all that said, the win on Sunday against the Chargers was a great step in the right direction, and if the Rams can continue this momentum, they could definitely place themselves in the playoff race and potentially get back in the race in the NFC West if the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers drop a few games.
Nonetheless, it does appear the Rams are heading in the right direction and could be in a position to respond from what was a very tough start to the 2026 season.
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