Matthew Stafford wasted absolutely no time getting the Rams on the board, dropping a 3-yard touchdown pass to Davis Allen to snag an early 7-0 lead over the Raiders. It all went down with 6:25 still ticking in the first quarter, and it’s already got the Raiders scrambling.
Rams Offense Is Cooking
Stafford has been lights out from the jump. He’s a perfect 6-of-6 for 38 yards already, with that early TD pass setting the tone. Even with Puka Nacua dealing with a calf issue, the dude is still making plays, pulling in three catches for 26 yards and even taking a carry for 7. Blake Corum is also getting in on the action, grinding out 14 yards on three carries and snagging an 8-yard catch. The Rams look like they mean business and they’re not slowing down.
Raiders Already Stumbling
Meanwhile, the Raiders had their chance to answer but just couldn’t seal the deal. Kicker Matt Gay shanked a 51-yard field goal wide left on their last possession, keeping them completely off the scoreboard. You just can’t miss those opportunities when a quarterback like Stafford is dissecting your defense. Giving up points and then failing to convert your own chances? That’s how you dig yourself into an early hole.
This 7-0 lead, fueled by Stafford’s surgical precision and some solid contributions from Nacua and Corum, means the Raiders are already playing catch-up. They’ve gotta figure out how to stop this Rams offense and get their own act together, or this game could get away from them fast.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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