Studs and duds from Week 8 win
Rams Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams secured a 24-9 victory over the Chargers, improving their record to 4-4 after a 2-4 start, despite being outgained and out-possessed by their opponents.
- Trent McDuffie led the defensive effort with nine tackles and a crucial interception that set up a Rams touchdown, while Blake Corum excelled on offense with 73 rushing yards and a key touchdown.
- Quentin Lake and Omar Speights contributed significantly on defense, with Lake recording seven tackles and an interception, and Speights excelling as a run defender with five tackles and a pass breakup.
- Puka Nacua was a reliable target for Matthew Stafford, catching 11 of 12 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown, though the Rams' offense could benefit from utilizing him more downfield.
- Matthew Stafford struggled, throwing for only 157 yards with one interception, and Konata Mumpfield failed to make an impact as a replacement for Davante Adams, catching no passes and being targeted just twice.
