Rams Roll Cardinals 45-17 Behind Three-Tight-End Shift, Climb to 10-3
Sean McVay’s move to 13 personnel unlocked six touchdowns, reinforcing their grip on the NFC West.
Overview
- Los Angeles amassed 530 yards and 30 first downs while featuring Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson in heavy three-tight-end sets.
- Matthew Stafford went 22-of-31 for 281 yards with three touchdowns and a season-high six big-time throws, per PFF.
- Puka Nacua delivered seven catches for 167 yards and two scores, and backs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams combined for 212 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- The Rams recorded three passing and three rushing touchdowns in a game for the first time since Dec. 30, 2001, according to ESPN Research.
- Linebacker Nate Landman’s leaping interception set up a touchdown as the defense leaned on dime looks, though cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon allowed six catches for 91 yards.