Los Angeles’ offense then mounted a 13-play, 60-yard touchdown-scoring drive on its first series that erased nearly seven minutes of clock to take an early 7-0 lead.
Those kind of complementary drives by both phases sparked a fast start for Los Angeles (5-2), as a 21-point halftime paved way for a 35-7 win over the Jaguars (4-3) on Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
That fast start – coupled with an early missed 50-yard field goal by Jaguars kicker Cam Little – forced the Jaguars to go for it on 4th down four times, including on three-straight possessions at one point. Nine of Jacksonville’s 12 possessions ended via turnover on downs or being forced to punt.
With wide receiver Puka Nacua out with an ankle injury, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford tied his career-high with five touchdown passes – also his most as a Ram – as he spread the ball around to a variety of targets in the passing game. Ten different receivers caught a pass from Stafford across his 21 completions; he finished 21 of 33 for 182 yards.
Wide receiver Davante Adams accounted for three of Stafford’s five touchdowns, the other two went to rookie wide receiver Konata Mumpfield and rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson (one each) for their first touchdown catches of their careers.
Here is the complete game recap, presented by American Airlines:
Keeping their first offensive series alive with a successful conversion on 4th and 3 from the Jaguars 16, the Rams cashed in via a 5-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to wide receiver Konata Mumpfield to take 7-0 lead with 6:38 left in the first quarter.