The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams offenses were unstoppable in the first half, combining for 519 yards, the most in any half this season, and 41 points.
But the Rams made key adjustments, holding the Lions to just 10 points in the second half and rallying from 10 points down to win 41-34.
This game was about more than just bragging rights for former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and former Rams quarterback Jared Goff. It could also determine the playoff trajectory for both teams.
Los Angeles scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter, including a 26-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to tight end Colby Parkinson and an 11-yard Blake Corum touchdown run. Jared Goff and the Lions kept the pressure on from there but couldn’t retake the lead.
After Sunday’s win, the Rams continue to control their destiny in the NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Indianapolis Colts, but the Rams still hold the tiebreaker due to an early-season victory. The Rams will play the Seahawks on Thursday, with the winner taking the lead in the division.
While the Lions are not yet eliminated from playoff contention, their path is much more challenging after the Bears’ win over the Browns and the Packers’ lead in the NFC North. The Lions will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
After Amon-Ra St. Brown’s nine catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, he finished the game with (stats). Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was also bottled up, recording 12 carries for 34 yards. The Lions are now 0-4 this season when Gibbs rushes for less than 40 yards.
On offense, the Rams were led by wide receiver Puka Nacua, who torched the Lions’ depleted secondary for 9 catches and 181 yards. Rams tight end Colby Parkinson also contributed with 5 catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for three touchdowns. Williams sealed the game by converting a crucial first down before the two-minute warning. He finished the game with (stats).
