INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams' defense hasn't been good in its first season after Aaron Donald's retirement. Forcing turnovers has been a particular area of struggle.
A chance to play against the Raiders' subpar offense run by its backup quarterback was the perfect antidote. Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two scores in the Rams ' 20-15 victory over Las Vegas on Sunday. Cobie Durant had an interception and later caused the fumble returned for a TD by Curl for the Rams (2-4), who forced Gardner Minshew to commit four turnovers — the same number harvested by Los Angeles in its first five games of the season combined.
“The emphasis on attacking the ball was at an all-time high today,” Durant said. “All week we emphasized it, and it displayed today. What a great day it is to attack the ball!” The Raiders' backup QB was forced into action by an early hand injury for Aidan O'Connell , and the Rams pounced.
Jaylen McCollough had two more interceptions for Los Angeles, including the game-clinching pick with 1:18 to play. “I was just in the right place at the right time,” said McCollough, an undrafted rookie who played five seasons at Tennessee. “We're growing together as a defense.
There's a lot more chemistry, a lot more accountability. We trust each other, and it's starting to fall into place.” Matthew Stafford passed for 154 yards — his lowest total in four seasons with Los Angeles.
