Match Recap: Rams Vs Browns

In a thrilling match at SoFi Stadium, the Rams (6-6) secured a 36-19 victory over the Browns (7-5) with a resilient performance highlighted by crucial plays.

As the fourth quarter began with a 20-13 lead for the Rams, the Browns, attempting to level the score, saw a potential tying touchdown dampened by a missed extra point from kicker Dustin Hopkins after Joe Flacco’s 8-yard connection with tight end Harrison Bryant.

The turning point came when John Johnson III’s first interception of the season thwarted the Browns’ momentum. Capitalizing on the opportunity, Matthew Stafford linked up with Cooper Kupp for a 2-yard touchdown, extending the Rams’ lead to 27-19 with 3:48 left.

A turnover on downs by the Browns handed the Rams another chance, this time at the Browns’ 30-yard line. The Rams capitalized once more, sealing the game with Kyren Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run, making it 34-19 with 1:56 remaining.

Puka Nacua, breaking records, became the first rookie in Rams history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, despite exiting the game in the second quarter with a ribs injury.

Matthew Stafford’s stellar performance, completing 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns, marked the Rams’ third consecutive win.

The game kicked off with the Browns taking an early 7-0 lead on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Flacco to Ford. The Rams responded with a 44-yard field goal by Lucas Havrisik, narrowing the gap to four.

Despite Havrisik missing a 43-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter, L.A.’s defense stepped up, preventing further damage. The first half concluded with Cleveland’s Dustin Hopkins leveling the score at 10-10 with a 40-yard field goal.

In a back-and-forth battle, the Rams led 13-10 at halftime after a 28-yard field goal by Havrisik, following a crucial 21-yard completion from Stafford to Tyler Higbee.

Hopkins’ 24-yard field goal in the third quarter tied the game 13-13, setting the stage for the Rams to reclaim the lead with Stafford’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson at the end of the third quarter.

Although the Browns responded with Flacco’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Bryant, the missed extra point allowed the Rams to maintain a slim 20-19 lead with 8:49 left in the fourth quarter.

In the closing minutes, the Rams sealed the victory with Stafford’s connection to Kupp and Williams’ rushing touchdown, securing a 34-19 win and showcasing their resilience in a game filled with pivotal moments.