Rams Defensive Victory in Baltimore

In a game marred by mistakes and an opportunistic Rams defense, Los Angeles defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-3 on October 12, 2025, at M&T Bank Stadium, extending their record to 4-2 as the Ravens fell to a demoralizing 1-5 without star Lamar Jackson due to a hamstring injury. Matthew Stafford completed 21 of 32 passes for 189 yards and a key touchdown to Tyler Higbee, supported by Kyren Williams with 68 rushing yards and a TD, but the real difference was the defensive unit that forced three turnovers and stopped Baltimore in the red zone on multiple occasions. Cooper Rush, starting for the second consecutive game, threw for just 72 yards with an interception and a lost fumble before being relieved by Tyler Huntley, while Derrick Henry racked up 122 yards but was held back in crucial moments. The Rams overcame early penalties, a missed field goal, and Puka Nacua's injury to seal a grind-it-out victory that underscored their resilience in a low-scoring game.

Quarter Recap
First Quarter
Baltimore opened the scoring with a 37-yard field goal by Tyler Loop after a 12-play, 53-yard drive, capitalizing on a strong start by Rush with short connections. The Rams responded with a drive that reached the red zone, but missed a short field goal by Joshua Karty due to a bad snap, and Stafford fumbled on the ensuing possession, recovered by the Ravens. The Los Angeles defense forced a punt after an interception by Rush, but Baltimore controlled the pace. The quarter ended tied 3-0, marked by Rams penalties and an early dominance by the home team in rushing yards through Henry.

Second Quarter
The chaos continued for Los Angeles with more penalties and Nacua's injury on a reception, but their defense shined by stopping Baltimore on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line: after a Henry run, two tush push attempts with Mark Andrews failed, and a fourth-down stop was stopped by Nate Landman. Stafford connected with passes to Cooper Kupp to maintain possession, but a turnover on downs in the Baltimore red zone left the score at 3-3 at halftime. The quarter was defensive, with the Ravens failing to capitalize on opportunities and the Rams struggling with discipline but avoiding a bigger deficit.

Third Quarter
The Rams took the lead with a 3-yard rushing touchdown by Williams after an eight-play, 45-yard drive, extending the lead to 10-3 with Karty's extra point. The Los Angeles defense forced a Zay Flowers fumble recovered by Quentin Lake at the Baltimore 20-yard line, setting up Stafford for an 8-yard touchdown pass to Higbee, bringing the score to 17-3. Henry gained ground with 45 yards in the quarter, but sacks by Kobie Turner and Jared Verse limited Rush. The quarter saw the Rams consolidate control with timely turnovers and a more efficient offense.

Fourth Quarter
Baltimore attempted to rally with Huntley in charge, advancing to the red zone on a 75-yard drive that included a 19-yard scramble, but another turnover on fourth-and-3 sealed their fate, stopped by Nick Hampton. The Rams managed the clock with runs by Williams and safe passes by Stafford, while the defense forced a final punt. Huntley completed 8 of 12 for 89 yards, but no touchdowns. The finale was without a heart attack, with Los Angeles celebrating a victory that highlights their ability to overcome adversity despite a chaotic first half.