Garrett’s return powers Rams past Commanders for third straight win

Myles Garrett made an immediate impact in his return from a knee injury, recording three sacks and forcing a fumble as the Rams improved to 5-4. Los Angeles held off Washington, which fell to 2-5-1, for a third straight win and its first winning record of the season.

Washington led 10-3 early in the second quarter after Jayden Daniels connected with Van Jefferson for a seven-yard touchdown. Garrett later stripped Daniels, and linebacker Omar Speights recovered the ball. The Rams managed only a field goal from the turnover, going into halftime down 10-6 after gaining 149 yards and failing on all seven third-down attempts.

Blake Corum helped change the game after halftime. The Rams drove 69 yards, with Corum rushing for 30 before scoring from two yards out to put Los Angeles ahead 13-10. Matthew Stafford then threw an interception to safety Nick Cross, and Washington tied the score with a 41-yard field goal.

In the fourth quarter, the Rams converted three third downs on one possession and Stafford found Puka Nacua for a contested touchdown catch, making it 20-13. Los Angeles’ defense preserved the lead. Stafford finished with 228 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception; Nacua had 14 catches for 150 yards and a score.

The Rams next visit Arizona on November 15, seeking to avenge a 18-16 loss to the Cardinals in Week 6. The team could also get cornerback Trent McDuffie back next week.