Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman has absolutely been a turnover machine since 2024, now tying Pittsburgh Steelers star TJ Watt for the most forced fumbles in the NFL over that span with 10. This dude’s got a “peanut punch” that’s just ripping the ball away from guys, and it was on full display again on Monday night.
Landman’s ‘Peanut Punch’ Nearly Steals a Win
You gotta talk about Monday night first, because Landman put on a show. He forced not one, but *two* fumbles from All-Pro running back James Cook. One of those was even scooped up by Aaron Donald, which is just classic big-play energy. Seriously, imagine the impact of two forced fumbles in one game! The Rams offense got the ball back after Landman’s second punch-out, and it set them up for what *should’ve* been the game-winning drive in overtime. But, man, sports can be brutal: the kick got blocked. Buffalo then went down the field and kicked a field goal themselves to take the win. That’s gotta sting for Landman, knowing he did everything in his power to get them the W.
From Extension to Captain: Landman’s Rise is Real
This isn’t some flash-in-the-pan moment for Landman either. The guy has been building to this. Last season, he had a career-high four forced fumbles, which was so impressive the team locked him down with a three-year extension. That’s smart business right there. And talk about leadership: in 2026, he was named a team captain and the defensive signal-caller for the second straight season. That tells you everything you need to know about how much the Rams trust him. He’s already got two forced fumbles through just five games this year, so it’s clear he’s picking up right where he left off.
What’s next for Nate Landman and the Rams? You can bet every opponent is going to be coaching their ball carriers to hold on tight when this guy is around. He’s making a name for himself, tying one of the league’s absolute best in TJ Watt, and that kind of game-changing ability is exactly what a team needs as the season rolls on. The Rams have a real weapon in this guy, and it’ll be exciting to see how many more punches he can land.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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