Sports · October 26, 2026

Rams Beat Raiders 35–21: Matthew Stafford Sets Franchise TD Pass Record

Matthew Stafford's three first-half touchdown passes helped the Rams survive a Raiders rally and earn a 35–21 road victory.

By NewsTrendus Editorial Desk · October 26, 2026 · Independently written from credited sources · Representative editorial photograph

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At a glance: The Rams defeated the Raiders 35–21 on October 25; Stafford threw three TD passes and became the franchise leader in career passing touchdowns.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 25, 2026 — The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35–21 at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, pairing a powerful running attack with a milestone afternoon for quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Rams led by 22 points at halftime, weathered a second-half comeback attempt and moved to 3–4.

Rams–Raiders score: How Los Angeles built the lead

The Rams began slowly with a three-and-out but then scored touchdowns on four consecutive possessions. Stafford found tight end Davis Allen twice for short touchdown passes and connected with Puka Nacua on an 11-yard score. Kyren Williams added a 17-yard touchdown run, putting Los Angeles ahead 28–3 late in the first half.

Las Vegas kicked a field goal before halftime, trimming the score to 28–6. The Raiders later made the contest uncomfortable as Los Angeles went scoreless in the third quarter and surrendered two early fourth-quarter touchdowns. The Rams did not need a dramatic final possession, however: a long touchdown drive in the fourth quarter restored control.

Matthew Stafford breaks a Rams passing record

Stafford completed 23 of 29 passes for 195 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. His third scoring pass of the day gave him 155 career touchdown passes with the Rams, surpassing Roman Gabriel's previous franchise mark of 154. The milestone arrived in the first half rather than in the tense final stretch.

Stafford's modest passing-yard total is part of the story. Los Angeles did not have to depend on deep passing throughout the game because the rushing offense consistently gained ground. The record is significant as a measure of Stafford's Rams tenure, but the team's balance was just as important to Sunday's outcome.

Kyren Williams and Blake Corum control the ground game

Running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 192 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries, according to the Rams' official report. Williams ran for 99 yards on 16 carries; Corum had 93 on 17. Their ability to keep the chains moving reduced the burden on Stafford and helped the Rams drain time when the Raiders narrowed the deficit.

That production explains how Los Angeles maintained an advantage despite a scoreless third quarter. A run game that generates first downs gives the offense a way to respond without chasing big plays, especially when protecting a late lead.

What comes next after Week 7?

Both teams finished the day at 3–4. For the Rams, the win interrupted a difficult stretch and provided evidence that a more balanced attack can help their offense. For the Raiders, the fourth-quarter response was encouraging, but the 28–6 halftime deficit proved too large to erase.

The final result was Rams 35, Raiders 21. Stafford's three touchdown passes, his new team record and the combined 192 rushing yards from Williams and Corum are the main verified takeaways. This article uses independent language and links directly to the team's original reporting for readers who want more detail.

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Editorial note: Statistics and injury descriptions are based on information available October 26, 2026. Later official updates may change a player's medical status. Corrections can be requested through the NewsTrendus contact page.