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While the Rams’ offense was largely listless for the first 30 minutes of Sunday’s game against the Chargers, the team woke up late in the second quarter.
The Rams lead the contest between the two Los Angeles teams 10-9 at halftime.
The Rams did not have a first down until Matthew Stafford connected with Tutu Atwell for a 40-yard gain down the left side with 1:26 remaining in the half — putting the Rams at the Chargers’ 17-yard line. From there, Stafford hit Puka Nacua for a 13-yard gain to the 1-yard line.
Kyren Williams bounced his way into the end zone with a 1-yard run, with Brandon McManus connecting on the extra point to give the Rams a one-point advantage.
Stafford finished the first half 10-of-14 for 95 yards with an interception. Nacua leads with seven catches for 40 yards.
With so few plays, the Rams had just five rushing attempts in the half. Blake Corum had three for 8 yards while Williams had just two for 2 yards with the TD.
On the other side, Justin Herbert threw an interception on the Chargers’ third drive. But after that, he led the team to three consecutive field goals, with Cameron Dicker hitting from 34, 46, and 41 yards.
The Chargers nearly scored on their last drive of the half on a Hail Mary, but by the time Ladd McConkey could get possession of the football, he was outside the end zone and the second quarter was over.
Herbert was 14-of-20 for 181 yards with an interception in the first half. McConkey leads with four catches for 86 yards.
The Rams have just 90 yards of offense to the Chargers’ 219. But they will have a chance to double up, as the Rams will receive the second-half kickoff.