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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), who threw four touchdown passes, looks over the Patriots defense at the line of scrimmage. (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press)
The Rams defeated the New England Patriots 28-22 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
What we learned from a victory that improved the Rams’ record to 5–5:
Matthew Stafford continues to climb record book
Matthew Stafford (9) pointed the Rams offense in the right direction, with four touchdown passes against the Patriots, (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press)
Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for four touchdowns and took over sole possession of 10th place on the NFL career list with 370. Stafford had been tied at 366 with Eli Manning.
Stafford, who completed 18 of 27 passes for 295 yards, connected with Cooper Kupp on touchdown pass plays of five and 69 yards, with Puka Nacua for a 12-yard touchdown, and with tight end Colby Parkinson for a 19-yard touchdown.
Earlier this season, Stafford moved past Manning into 10th place in career yards passing. He also has moved into ninth in completions.
“It’s humbling,” said Stafford, the top pick in the 2009 draft. “It is every week, obviously, if something happens.
“It’s a really cool thing to be a part of. I love this game, love the history of it, have so much appreciation of the guys that came before me, and really, the guys that are coming after me.”
Stafford has passed for 13 touchdowns this season, with seven interceptions.
Receiver Puka Nacua keeps coming back
The Rams Puka Nacua made seven catches for 123 yards and a score against the Patriots, but Jonathan Jones broke up this pass. (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press)
After he dived to catch a touchdown pass in the second quarter, Puka Nacua was assisted off the field by trainers and examined in the sideline medical tent.
“They were being cautious with him because he threw up,” coach Sean McVay said. “He fell on the ball. He’s crazy like that.”
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Publish date : 2024-11-18 11:00:37
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