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Rams Host Winless Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 8

Sunday’s matchup will test whether a yardage-heavy Rams offense can finish drives against a Chargers defense refreshed by a bye while injuries and returns leave lineups uncertain.

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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh next to Chargers QB Justin Herbert with a logo for the Los Angeles Chargers behind them. On the other side of the image, Rams QB Matthew Stafford next to Rams WR Puka Nacua with a logo for the Los Angeles Rams behind them.

Overview

  • The Rams (3-4) enter Sunday after a 35-21 road win over the Raiders and lead the NFL in total yards with Matthew Stafford the league’s top passer.
  • The Chargers are the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6 and rank last in scoring as Justin Herbert has thrown at least one interception in every game and taken 21 sacks.
  • Both rosters are unsettled by injuries: the Chargers’ offensive line has been battered with rookies starting while Joe Alt is expected to return for the Rams and receiver Ladd McConkey has cleared concussion protocol.
  • Coaching moves shape the game plan because Jim Harbaugh used the bye week to overhaul the offense while Mike McDaniel retains play-calling duties and Sean McVay has leaned back into a more run-first Rams attack.
  • The key matchup is the Rams’ line of scrimmage versus the Chargers’ banged-up protection, a battle that could decide whether this home-stadium game becomes a trap upset or a step toward consistency for Los Angeles.