Nov 7, 2026 10:32 PM
Taking a look at three keys for the Los Angeles Rams to take down the Washington Commanders.
The Los Angeles Rams are looking for their third win of the season as they face the Washington Commanders in Week 9.
One of the glaring issues for Los Angeles has to do with the mounting injuries, including losing tight end Terrance Ferguson on Friday.
Despite the injuries, the Rams need to find a way to win. Here are three keys to get the victory.
Get Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald Moving
This will be the first time that both defensive ends, Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, will be on the field together. Garrett has been out due to a knee injury, but he has since been activated.
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Both will need to get rolling and find a way to get after Jayden Daniels. It may not be about having both on the field at the same time, but rather about how defensive coordinator Chris Shula finds a way to maximize their talents.
The Rams need more pass rush to stop Daniels, Stefon Diggs, and Trey McBride. With Jalen Watson out and the potential for Trent McDuffie to be out, the secondary will need the aid of a strong pass rush.
Play Mistake-Free Football
The Rams all but caused chaos on the field against the Los Angeles Chargers, and they need to replicate that against the Commanders.
Turnovers cannot happen, whether they be fumbles or Stafford throwing the ball through the air. Washington can and will take full advantage of turnovers, and the Rams need to ensure they do not cough the ball up and allow the momentum to swing the other way.
Limiting pre- and post-snap penalties will matter a great deal as well. Stalling drives on mistakes cannot happen if the Rams want to bring in their third straight win.
Continue to Balance the Run Game
The ability to have two strong runners is arguably the Rams' biggest advantage. Blake Corum and Kyren Williams both offer a style that can confuse most offenses.
Williams is a high producer, as he can often churn his legs to pick up crucial first downs. Corum has a tough-running style that can lead to breakout plays.
Sean McVay needs to continue to lean on both, while also mixing things up in terms of utilizing both in the pass-catching game to truly unlock the offensive potential of this dynamic run game.
There needs to be a balance and not one taking over the carries over the other in a consecutive manner.
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