Garrett’s Three Sacks Lift Rams Past Commanders

November 8: Myles Garrett made an impact in his first game back from knee surgery, helping the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Washington Commanders 20–13. The defensive end had missed seven weeks after undergoing surgery following his Week 1 appearance, and returned after the team opened his practice window earlier in the week.

Garrett finished with three sacks, six quarterback pressures and a forced fumble. In the second quarter, he brought down Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels and knocked the ball loose; Rams linebacker Omar Speights recovered it. Los Angeles capitalized on the giveaway with a field goal, narrowing the gap to 10–6 before halftime.

Garrett added two sacks in the fourth quarter, including one on a late Washington drive that forced the Commanders into a fourth-and-17 situation. The Rams stopped them on fourth down. Daniels and the offense had another opportunity in the final minute but could not score a tying touchdown.

Garrett also committed two offside penalties, one of which extended a Commanders drive that ended with a field goal. But his late sacks helped preserve the win as the Rams moved to 5–4. Los Angeles acquired Garrett from Cleveland in an offseason trade; he had recorded no sacks in his Week 1 debut before his injury. The Rams’ offense has had difficulty moving the ball amid injuries, leaving Garrett’s defensive contribution an important boost.