Oct 25, 2026 11:45 PM

Instant takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams bouncing back in their dominant win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Los Angeles Rams needed a win, even more so since the team was hit hard with a multitude of key injuries following their Week 6 matchup. 

Even with those players out, the Rams found a way to dominate the Las Vegas Raiders on both sides of the ball.

Here are the takeaways from Los Angeles' bounce back Week 7 vcitory.

Split Carry Run Game Works Again

Running back Kyren Williams appeared to vent some frustrations about "not being out there" following the team's Week 6 loss. The back told head coach Sean McVay that his comments were taken out of context, and he certainly shook them off in Week 7.

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Both Williams and Blake Corum saw success, propelling the run game to produce over 150 yards on the ground. 

While Williams and Corum still shared nearly identical carries, they were well over 6 yards per carry on average.

Matthew Stafford Practices What He Preaches

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said that he felt a responsibility to play better with all the injuries the team was up against. 

Stafford certainly did that and more, as he threw over 200 yards and three touchdown passes. There was a tipped ball interception, but nothing egregious like they were to begin the season. 

The reigning MVP looked the part and showed that the early-season struggles might be a thing of the past. Stafford was on time, looked sharp, and carried the offense in a major way.

Puka Nacua Continues to Play Through Injuries

Every week, it seems that wide receiver Puka Nacua is dealing with an injury, but he continues to show up and put together impressive catches and first-down plays. 

Nacua may have only pulled in (finish), but he continues to show his value in his ability to extend plays with his tough running style. 

Nacua is angling for a new contract in 2027, and he continues to prove his value in more than just stats on the page. 

Rams Defense Holds Strong

Despite the fourth-quarter points from the Raiders, the Rams were successful in stopping everything that Las Vegas threw at them. 

The run game behind Ashton Jeanty was nearly silenced, producing less than 60 yards on the ground. Passing-wise, Jeanty and Tre Tucker were highly effective, but that did not result in points. 

Las Vegas only scored six points through the first half, and picked up 12 points in the fourth that did not matter.

The Rams' pass rush caused problems all day for Cousins, and Braden Fiske and company bore down on the quarterback in the fourth quarter.

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