Game Preview: Raiders must slow another top offense in clash with Rams

Oct 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM

Rachel Gossen

Digital Managing Editor

A Week 7 clash between the Raiders and Rams brings another marquee matchup to Allegiant Stadium.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:25 p.m. PT.

Opponent profile

Coach: Sean McVay

Quarterback: Matthew Stafford

2026 record: 2-4

Key additions: CB Trent McDuffie, QB Ty Simpson and CB Jaylen Watson

Key losses: T Rob Havenstein, CB Cobie Durant and CB Ahkello Witherspoon

Rams Roster | Rams Depth Chart

What to know

The Raiders will look to snap their three-game losing streak against a Rams team coming off two straight losses at home, losing to the Buffalo Bills in Week 5 and Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

Despite a 2-4 record, the Rams have been one of the most productive teams on both sides of the ball. Los Angeles ranks third in total offense at 401.3 yards per game and third in total defense, allowing just 294.0 yards per contest. Quarterback and reigning MVP Matthew Stafford has powered the passing attack, leading the league in pass attempts (249), completions (164) and passing yards (1,794).

Los Angeles has been hit by a wave of injuries, with wide receiver Davante Adams reportedly suffering a ruptured hamstring against the Cardinals and landing on Injured Reserve, expected to be out 6-10 weeks. Kicker Blake Grupe (knee) and defensive tackle Poona Ford (triceps) were also placed on IR following Week 6 and are out for the season. Defensive end Myles Garrett, who has been on IR since Sept. 17, is not expected to return to practice this week, per the team website.

2026 Regular Season Stats	Raiders	Rams
Total Offense & Rank in League	342.7 ypg; 15th	401.3 ypg; 3rd
Passing Offense	263.5 ypg; 7th	288.7 ypg; 2nd
Rushing Offense	79.2 ypg; 30th	112.7 ypg; 15th
Points Per Game	27.0 ppg; 6th	22.5 ppg; 20th
Total Defense	371.7 ypg; 28th	294.0 ypg; 3rd
Pass Defense	237.3 ypg; 24th	167.0 ypg; 2nd
Rush Defense	134.3 ypg; 28th	127.0 ypg; 26th
Points Allowed Per Game	27.0 ppg; 26th	23.0 ppg; tied for 17th

Matchup history

The all-time regular season series between the Raiders and Rams is tied at 8-8.
Last time: The Rams defeated the Raiders, 20-15, on Oct. 20, 2024.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship	Play-by-play	Analyst
TV: FOX	Chris Myers	Jonathan Vilma
National Radio: SportsUSA Radio	Larry Kahn	Marvin Lewis
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM"	Jason Horowitz	Kirk Morrison
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM	Harry Ruiz	Joel Romo

Milestones to watch

Tight end Brock Bowers needs 18 receptions to surpass Trey McBride (221) for most receptions by a tight end in his first three seasons in NFL history.
Defensive end Maxx Crosby needs 5.0 sacks to notch his eighth consecutive season of 7.0+ sacks and become one of just nine players in NFL history (since 1982) to record 7.0+ sacks in each of his first eight seasons.
Running back Ashton Jeanty needs 424 rushing yards to surpass Marcus Allen (1,711) for the second-most rushing yards by a Raider in their first two seasons.

Team connections

Raiders special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis served in the same role for the Rams for two seasons (2012-22) and won Super Bowl LVI with the team.
Raiders kicker Matt Gay spent three seasons (2020-22) with the Rams.
Raiders long snapper Alex Ward spent three seasons (2023-25) with the Rams.
Rams wide receiver Alex Bachman played for the Raiders for two seasons (2024-25).

1 / 30

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.