The Rams came out moving the ball with confidence Thursday night, but their early red zone trips told a different story-two drives, two field goals, and missed chances to seize control. That changed late in the first half when Matthew Stafford finally cashed in.
With 3:43 left before halftime, Stafford found rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson on second-and-goal from the 3-yard line, giving Los Angeles a 13-7 lead. It was a well-earned touchdown, not just because of the throw, but because of the drive that led to it.
The Rams had shown flashes on offense throughout the first half, but inconsistency in the red zone had been the theme. One drive stalled on downs, and two others ended in chip-shot field goals. But this time, the rhythm was there-and it started on the ground.
Blake Corum set the tone with a steady dose of downhill running, helping the Rams chew up yardage and clock. Kyren Williams kept the chains moving with a clutch 4-yard pickup on third-and-2, a small but crucial moment that kept the drive alive.
Then Stafford took over.
He connected with rookie wideout Konata Mumpfield for 11 yards, pushing the Rams into the red zone again, this time down to the 8-yard line. Two plays later, Stafford zipped a strike to Ferguson, who secured his second career touchdown. It was a clean, efficient finish to a drive that showcased balance, poise, and trust in young talent.
Through the first half, Stafford was sharp-12-of-17 for 167 yards and the touchdown to Ferguson. He looked in control, spreading the ball around and keeping the defense honest with a mix of short passes and intermediate shots.
The Rams’ offense showed signs of what it can be when everything clicks: a balanced attack that leans on its backfield depth, trusts its rookies, and lets Stafford do what he does best-read the field, make the right throw, and finish drives.
After a couple of early misfires in the red zone, Los Angeles found its groove. If they can keep that rhythm going, this offense could be a problem down the stretch.