The Los Angeles Rams travel to Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to face the Washington Commanders, with kickoff set for 10:00 a.m.
The two teams last met in Week 15 of the 2023 season, when the Rams won 28-20 at SoFi Stadium. That game previewed much of what fans will see again on Sunday: Stafford threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns, including one to Cooper Kupp, who also added 111 receiving yards, while Puka Nacua chipped in 50 more through the air and Kyren Williams gashed Washington for 152 rushing yards on 27 carries with a touchdown. Defensively, Quentin Lake had five total tackles and two passes defended, and Aaron Donald and Byron Young each had three total tackles.
Where and When to Tune In
Sunday’s kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Pacific time at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, and the game will air on FOX. For fans planning to attend in person, Sunday’s game is at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
The Numbers That Define This Matchup
Los Angeles brings statistical firepower across the board. Stafford has thrown for 2,146 passing yards with 15 touchdowns against 8 interceptions. Williams has accounted for 548 rushing yards and 242 receiving yards with 7 total touchdowns, giving the Rams a running back who can hurt defenses in both phases. Nacua leads the receiving corps with 56 catches for 565 yards and 4 total touchdowns. On defense, Young has 32 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hits and a forced fumble, while Lake has 50 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 11 passes defended and a forced fumble of his own.
Washington, meanwhile, counters with a different kind of balance. Daniels has 976 passing yards, 236 rushing yards and 8 total touchdowns with 0 interceptions, a turnover-free start that makes the Commanders difficult to beat in close games. Rachaad White has 200 rushing yards and 88 receiving yards with 3 total touchdowns, and Stefon Diggs has 27 catches for 252 yards and 5 touchdowns. Odafe Oweh has 16 total tackles, 4 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, while Sonny Styles has 54 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and a forced fumble.
| Player | Team | Key 2026 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | Rams | 2,146 passing yards, 15 TDs, 8 INTs |
| Kyren Williams | Rams | 548 rushing yards, 242 receiving yards, 7 total TDs |
| Puka Nacua | Rams | 56 catches, 565 receiving yards, 4 total TDs |
| Jayden Daniels | Commanders | 976 passing yards, 236 rushing yards, 8 total TDs, 0 INTs |
| Stefon Diggs | Commanders | 27 catches, 252 receiving yards, 5 TDs |
| Sonny Styles | Commanders | 54 total tackles, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble |
Why This Game Matters Now
For the Rams, Stafford, Williams and Nacua produced a 28-20 win over Washington in Week 15 of the 2023 season. For the Commanders, Daniels has 976 passing yards and 0 interceptions.
The defensive matchups matter just as much.
For fans at home, the practical takeaway is simple: set the alarm for 10:00 a.m.
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