INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Rams (2-4) held on to defeat the Raiders 20-15 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, with safety Jaylen McCollough’s second interception of the game – with 1:28 left in the fourth quarter – clinching the victory.
Los Angeles converted a pair of interceptions off Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew into touchdown drives on each of the ensuing possessions – one late in the first half and another midway through the third quarter – to build a 20-6 lead. Coupled with L.A.’s defense holding Las Vegas’ offense to five field goals – and 0-for-2 in the redzone – and McCollough’s late interception, it was enough to overcome near-costly self-inflicted mistakes in the second half.
Cornerback Cobie Durant also had a big game for L.A.’s defense, recording one interception and one forced fumble that was returned by safety Kam Curl for a touchdown.
Running back Kyren Williams finished with 21 carries for 76 yards and two rushing touchdowns; his pair of rushing scores moved him past Eric Dickerson most touchdowns by a Rams player in their first 17 starts.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was inactive for this game.
Here is the complete game recap, presented by Corona:
After a scoreless first quarter, the Raiders gained an early 3-0 lead via a 38-yard field goal by kicker Daniel Carlson with 14:04 left in the 2nd quarter.
The Rams reached the Raiders’ 49 on the ensuing possession, only to give the ball back on a failed attempt to convert on 4th and 1 from that spot.
Cornerback Cobie Durant came up with a huge takeaway for Los Angeles late in the first half, after outside linebacker Jared Verse’s pressure forced an errant throw by Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew, who had replaced Aidan O’Connell after O’Connell sustained a thumb injury and was questionable to return. The Rams converted the turnover into points with a 13-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams to take a 7-3 lead with 3 minutes to go in the first half.
