Rams Edge Colts 27-20 on Stafford-to-Atwell 88-Yard TD as Curl Interception Seals Win
McVay prioritized rapid recovery for a Thursday rematch with the 49ers.
Overview
- Matthew Stafford hit Tutu Atwell for an 88-yard go-ahead touchdown with 1:33 remaining to put Los Angeles up 27-20.
- On the ensuing drive, Kamren Curl intercepted Daniel Jones, allowing the Rams to close out the game with the ball.
- In a fired-up locker room, Sean McVay told players, “There’s something about this team,” and praised assistants Joe Coniglio, Giff Smith and Drew Wilkins.
- McVay directed players to accelerate recovery and refocus for a short-week divisional game against San Francisco on Thursday.
- Stafford called parts of the third and early fourth quarter “ugly” but said the team “found a way,” praising Atwell’s production on limited opportunities.