LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 25: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates in the end zone during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Rams were hailed as a “superteam” entering the regular season after trading for 2025 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. That idea was only strengthened following Aaron Donald’s coming out of retirement to join his former team with a great chance to win another Super Bowl.
Either way, however, the Rams are 3-4, including a loss to the Cardinals at home who, at the time, only have one win of their own.
It’s hard to imagine how they got here, given how good the offense is. Part of that was Stafford’s seven interceptions. The other part was a number of questionable coaching decisions by Sean McVay. Even so, everyone knows this team is better than their record shows when everyone is firing.
With that said, here’s how the teams match up on paper ahead of Sunday’s game.
Chargers offense
Total yards per game: 287.2 (26th)
Points per game: 15.0 (30th)
Passing yards per game: 168.2 (27th)
Rushing yards per game: 119.0 (11th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 1,141 passing yards, 5 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Omarion Hampton – 289
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampon – 3
Receiving yards: WR Tre’ Harris – 225
Receptions: WR Tre’ Harris – 15
Receiving touchdowns: 5 players tied for 1
Chargers defense
Total yards allowed per game: 330.0 (17th)
Points allowed per game: 25.2 (22nd)
Passing yards allowed per game: 206.2 (9th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 123.8 (25th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 36
Tackles for loss: EDGE Khalil Mack – 5
Sacks: EDGE Khalil Mack – 3
Passes Defensed: CB Cam Hart – 6
Interceptions: CB Cam Hart, S Genesis Smith – 2
Forced fumbles: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu, LB Troy Dye – 2
Fumble recoveries: LB Daiyan Henley – 2
Rams offense
Total yards per game: 399.1 (1st)
Points per game: 24.3 (11th)
Passing yards per game: 274.1 (3rd)
Rushing yards per game: 125.0 (10th)
Top Performers
Passing: QB Matthew Stafford – 1,989 passing yards, 14 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Kyren Williams – 495
Rushing touchdowns: RB Kyren Williams – 5
Receiving yards: WR Puka Nacua – 485
Receptions: WR Puka Nacua – 45
Receiving touchdowns: WR Davante Adams – 4
Rams defense
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Nathan Landman – 51
Tackles for loss: EDGE Byron Young – 5
Sacks: EDGE Byron Young – 4.5
Passes defended: S Quentin Lake, CB Jaylen Watson – 9
Interceptions: S Quentin Lake – 2
Forced fumbles: LB Nathan Landman – 2
Fumble recoveries: DT Aaron Donald – 1