Garrett records 3.0 sacks as Rams defeat Commanders 20-13
Puka Nacua contributed 14 receptions and a touchdown as the Rams earned their third consecutive victory and improved to 5-4.
Myles Garrett marked his return following a knee procedure with 3.0 sacks, helping the Rams defeat the Commanders 20-13 on November 8. The victory moved the Rams to 5-4, putting them above .500 for the first time this season.
Garrett forced Jayden Daniels to fumble on his first sack in the second quarter. The turnover set up a field goal that narrowed Washington’s advantage to 10-6 before halftime. His remaining two sacks came in the fourth quarter, including one shortly after an offside penalty against him.
Puka Nacua led the Rams’ receivers, gaining 150 yards on 14 receptions and scoring a touchdown. That catch total ranked third among his single-game performances. He also gained 20 yards on two rushing attempts.
Washington built its halftime lead through a field goal from 37 yards and a touchdown reception by Van Jefferson on a 7-yard throw from Daniels. Brandon McManus accounted for the Rams’ first-half scoring with two field goals.
Blake Corum scored from 1 yard out to finish the Rams’ opening possession after halftime, an eight-play drive covering 69 yards. Washington pulled level at 13-13 after intercepting Matthew Stafford, but Stafford later connected with Nacua for the decisive touchdown. The Commanders’ final possession ended when time expired.
Stafford completed 26-of-43 attempts for 228 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. Daniels went 24-of-35 for 273 yards and a touchdown, adding 16 rushing yards on four attempts.
The Rams next visit Arizona before their Week 11 bye. Washington, now 2-5-1, faces the Giants on Thursday night during Week 10.
