Rams vs. Raiders: Matthew Stafford throws 3 TDs as Los Angeles builds big lead in Las Vegas

The Los Angeles Rams took control early against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Allegiant Stadium. The final result was not yet available when this was published. As of about 6:35 p.m. ET, the Rams led 28-6 in the third quarter, according to ESPN and USA Today’s live box score.

The game kicked off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox. Both teams came in trying to snap losing streaks: the Rams (2-4) had lost two straight, and the Raiders (3-3) had lost three in a row, according to the Raiders’ team preview.

Rams vs. Raiders score so far

Score as of the third quarter; the game was still in progress.

Los Angeles scored four touchdowns before halftime, per ESPN’s scoring summary:

• Davis Allen 3-yard touchdown catch from Matthew Stafford (first quarter)
• Matt Gay 30-yard field goal for Las Vegas (first quarter)
• Davis Allen 5-yard touchdown catch from Stafford (second quarter)
• Puka Nacua 11-yard touchdown catch from Stafford (second quarter)
• Kyren Williams 17-yard touchdown run (second quarter)
• Matt Gay 27-yard field goal as the half ended

Davis Allen’s two touchdowns

Tight end Davis Allen was a surprise star of the first half, catching two short touchdown passes from Stafford. Stafford was nearly perfect early, completing 18 of 21 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns, according to ESPN’s game leaders.

Is Kyren Williams playing today?

Yes. Williams played and scored on a 17-yard run in the second quarter. He had 60 rushing yards on nine carries at that point, per ESPN. Before the game, an iHeart Sports preview noted he had 393 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns through six games, facing a Raiders run defense that the team’s own preview said ranked 28th, allowing 134.3 yards per game.

How the Raiders’ offense fared

Kirk Cousins was 17 of 30 for 130 yards with no touchdowns, and Ashton Jeanty led Las Vegas with seven catches for 46 yards, ESPN reported. Two Gay field goals were the Raiders’ only points.

Injuries shaping the matchup

The Rams were without wide receiver Davante Adams, who landed on injured reserve after a reported hamstring injury against Arizona, and were also missing kicker Blake Grupe and defensive tackle Poona Ford, according to the Raiders’ preview. Brandon McManus handled Los Angeles’ kicks. Cornerback Trent McDuffie (groin) was inactive for the Rams, per ESPN.

Rams vs. Raiders: where to watch

• TV: Fox, with Chris Myers and Jonathan Vilma
• Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT)
• Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
• Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM in Las Vegas

Rams vs. Raiders prediction and context

Pregame lines had the Rams favored by about 4 points, according to Pro Football Reference. The Raiders’ preview noted that despite their record, the Rams ranked third in the NFL in both total offense and total defense entering Week 7, while reigning MVP Stafford led the league in passing yards. The all-time regular-season series was tied 8-8.

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