Rams Beat Commanders 20-13 as Nacua Exits With Knee Injury

WHO:

therams.com - The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders; the Rams’ record was listed as 5-4 and Washington’s as 2-5-1.

therams.com - Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua recorded 14 receptions for 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, plus 20 rushing yards on two attempts. He received a team-high 19 targets from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

therams.com - Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes for 228 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

therams.com - Rams outside linebacker Myles Garrett had three sacks, one forced fumble, three quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss in his first game back from knee surgery.

therams.com - Rams head coach Sean McVay said, “We needed all 14 of those catches,” and praised Nacua’s jet-sweep conversion.

therams.com - Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila left with a hamstring injury; Beaux Limmer replaced him at left guard.

WHAT:

therams.com - Los Angeles won 20-13, extending its winning streak to three games.

therams.com - Nacua caught the eventual game-winning, seven-yard touchdown pass from Stafford with 12:51 remaining in the fourth quarter.

therams.com - Washington led 10-3 after quarterback Daniels threw a seven-yard touchdown to Van Jefferson. The Rams later took a 13-10 lead on Blake Corum’s one-yard rushing touchdown.

therams.com - Nick Cross intercepted a Stafford pass intended for Nacua. Washington tied the game 13-13 with a 41-yard field goal, but the Rams regained the lead on the Stafford-to-Nacua touchdown.

therams.com - Safety Jaylen McCollough forced a fumble in the closing seconds; outside linebacker Byron Young recovered it to seal the win.

Sportskeeda - Nacua injured his knee on the Rams’ final offensive snap. The article reported that fans criticized McVay’s late use of Nacua.

Pro Football Network - Nacua went down with an injury on the final Rams offensive snap, leaving uncertainty about his season.

Newsweek - An injury update concerning Nacua emerged after the Rams’ win.

NY Post - Nacua reportedly injured his knee on the final offensive play; the article said an MRI was planned to determine the injury’s severity.

therams.com - The Rams were 0-for-9 on third down before their first conversion with 2:48 remaining in the third quarter.

WHERE:

therams.com - The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

WHEN:

therams.com - The game recap said Nacua scored with 12:51 remaining in the fourth quarter; the final fumble recovery came with nine seconds left.

WHY:

therams.com - McVay said the Rams had offensive opportunities they missed but “finding a way” to win was what mattered. Stafford said the team was “finding ways to win” despite being short-handed.

HOW:

therams.com - The Rams held Washington to a field goal after Cross’s interception, and Garrett’s late sack forced a punt before the final fumble recovery ended the game.

The Los Angeles Rams beat Washington 20-13, extending their winning streak to three games. Puka Nacua caught the winning touchdown, finishing with 14 receptions and 150 yards. Nacua injured his knee on the final offensive play; an MRI was planned.