Davis Allen just snagged his second touchdown catch of the day, pushing the Los Angeles Rams to a solid 14-3 lead over the Raiders. It’s still early, with 10:01 left in the second quarter, but that kind of repeated red zone success? It sets a tone, big time.
Stafford Dealing, Rams Driving Hard
That last scoring drive was a clinic, a 12-play, 80-yard march that ate up 5:50 on the clock. You gotta love seeing a team methodically move the ball like that, just chewing up yardage and clock. Matthew Stafford is absolutely dealing, completing 12 of 14 passes for 96 yards and, yeah, *two* touchdowns already. He’s locked in, picking apart the defense with surgical precision. Puka Nacua is eating too, hauling in five catches for 45 yards. That connection is clearly humming.
Ground Game Grinding, Raiders on the Ropes
It’s not just the air attack doing damage either. Kyren Williams is grinding out yards, with 24 on just four carries, and Blake Corum has added 14 yards on three attempts. The Rams as a team are averaging a healthy 5.6 yards per carry, keeping the Raiders defense totally off balance. Meanwhile, the Raiders are already dealing with some bad luck, as tight end Ian Thomas is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. You never want to see that, especially when you are already playing from behind.
The Rams are clearly feeling themselves early in Las Vegas. They’re showing balance and a clinical approach. The Raiders have their work cut out for them. We will see if they can adjust and stop this momentum.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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