The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday behind a decisive 21-point second quarter and Kyren Williams’ productive rushing performance, building a lead that held up against a late Raiders rally. The Week 7 victory at Allegiant Stadium brought Los Angeles to 3-4, while Las Vegas also finished the afternoon at 3-4.
For the Rams, the difference was what happened before halftime. They outscored the Raiders 28-6 over the opening two quarters, giving themselves enough separation to withstand a scoreless third quarter and a more competitive finish in front of 62,550 fans.
Second-quarter surge puts Los Angeles in control
Los Angeles emerged from the first quarter with a 7-3 advantage. That manageable four-point gap became a much larger problem for Las Vegas in the second quarter, when the Rams added 21 points while allowing just three.
The resulting 28-6 halftime score changed the challenge for both teams. Los Angeles could focus on protecting a substantial advantage, while the Raiders needed both defensive stops and a sustained scoring response. Their offense had produced only six points through two quarters, leaving little margin for another quiet stretch.
Neither team scored in the third quarter, preserving the Rams’ 22-point cushion entering the fourth. Las Vegas finally found more production in the final period, outscoring Los Angeles 15-7, but that eight-point swing was not enough to erase the earlier deficit. The Rams finished the game in regulation without needing a last-minute winning drive.
Key performers: Williams supplies efficiency, Tucker stretches the field
Kyren Williams, Rams: His rushing line was 16 CAR, 99 YDS, 1 TD. Williams averaged nearly 6.2 yards per carry and finished just one yard short of the century mark. That combination of efficiency and a touchdown made him Los Angeles’ standout in the supplied individual statistics.
Kirk Cousins, Raiders: Cousins posted 26/44, 295 YDS, 2 TD, completing 59.1% of his passes. His interception total was not included in the supplied data. The passing yardage gave Las Vegas production through the air, but it could not offset the team’s early scoring deficit.
Tre Tucker, Raiders: Tucker recorded 5 REC, 103 YDS, 1 TD, averaging 20.6 yards per reception. He accounted for nearly 35% of Cousins’ passing yards, making him the most productive receiving option identified in the game data.
NerdSports Stat: The Rams scored 60% of their points in the second quarter alone—21 of 35—while building the halftime advantage that decided the game.
What comes next
Both teams remain below .500, making consistency an immediate priority as the division and playoff races develop. The Rams face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 1, at 1:05 PM PST; the Raiders face the New York Jets that day at 10:00 AM PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles Rams defeated Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on October 25, 2026.
The supplied statistics do not identify the Rams’ passing leader or provide his yardage and touchdown totals.
No. The Rams won 35-21 in regulation.
Los Angeles Rams is now 3-4; Las Vegas Raiders is 3-4.
The Rams face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:05 PM PST.
