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The Los Angeles Rams have turned the page after losing their last two games. They're now focused on beating the Las Vegas Raiders, who are 3-3 and moving the ball surprisingly well on offense.
With all the issues Los Angeles is dealing with right now, this won't be an easy win for Sean McVay's squad – especially being on the road in Las Vegas. The Rams will need to be at their best despite missing several key players.
We're looking ahead to Sunday's game with eight key stats and facts to know.
Who would have predicted before the season that the Raiders would average more points per game than the Rams? Not many. The Raiders have impressed on offense and rank sixth with an average of 27 points per game. The Rams, meanwhile, have been a major disappointment, going from first last year to 20th this season (22.5).
If the Rams find any rhythm on offense, this could turn into a high-scoring game.
Yards have not been the problem for the Rams. They're moving the ball on offense, ranking third in total yards. And they're shutting some of their opponents down, also ranking third in yards allowed. It's the whole scoring part that has held back Los Angeles.
The Rams are 20th in points scored and 17th in points allowed.
Matthew Stafford led the league with 46 touchdown passes in 2025 and now it's Cousins sitting atop the league in that category. He has 14 touchdown passes in six games so far, which is tied with Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence for the most in the NFL.
Stafford isn't far behind, entering this week with 11 touchdown passes, which is tied for seventh.
Stafford better be ready for some pressure on Sunday. According to Pro Football Reference, the Raiders have the third-highest pressure rate in the NFL at 30.9%. They're not converting many of those pressures into sacks, though, because they rank 12th in sacks with 15.
The Rams, meanwhile, are tied for second-to-last with only eight sacks on the year.
Puka Nacua should have plenty of chances to do some serious damage against Las Vegas. As the unquestioned top receiver with Davante Adams out, Nacua will likely be peppered with targets. And for a guy who makes a living after the catch, he should be licking his chops.
The Raiders have allowed 740 yards after the catch this season, which is the fourth-most of any team, according to PFR.
This doesn't bode well for the Rams. Thanks to special teams and takeaways, the Raiders average the best starting field position per drive (own 34.6-yard line). The Rams, on the other hand, allow their opponents to start at their own 34.5-yard line, which is the third-worst in the NFL.
If this becomes a game of field position, it favors Las Vegas.
For the second year in a row, it's been a struggle for the Raiders to run the ball with Ashton Jeanty. As a team, they're averaging a paltry 3.0 yards per carry, which is better than only the Packers (2.9). Jeanty is averaging 3.2 yards per carry himself, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. raising the tide at 4.9 yards per carry.
For comparison, the Rams are ninth with an average of 4.6 yards per carry on offense but they rank 21st in rushing yards per attempt allowed.
In key situations like third and fourth down, the Rams' defense has been great. They allow opponents to convert on third down just 32.9% of the time and just 33.3% of the time on fourth, which rank seventh and fifth, respectively. In the red zone, the Rams have been excellent, too.
They allow opponents to score touchdowns on just 50% of their red zone trips, good for seventh-best in the NFL.