Rams Defeat Commanders 20-13 as Myles Garrett Records Three Sacks

Commanders Fall to Rams

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders dropped a 20-13 decision to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Northwest Stadium, as rds.ca reported.

The Los Angeles defense anchored the victory behind the return of edge-rusher Myles Garrett, who posted three sacks and forced a key fumble. Garrett stripped the ball from Daniels late in the first half to shift momentum.

Garrett Disrupts Washington Attack

Garrett delivered a dominant performance in his return to the lineup for Los Angeles. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year overwhelmed Washington's blocking schemes, recording three sacks and a forced fumble against Daniels before halftime.

Despite the defensive pressure, both offenses struggled to find consistency through the air. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 26 of 43 passes for 228 yards. With the score tied 13-13 early in the fourth quarter, Stafford connected with Puca Nacua on a 7-yard touchdown pass to break the deadlock.

Nacua finished as Stafford’s primary target, hauling in 14 of 18 targets for 150 yards and a score. Daniels countered with 258 passing yards, completing 23 of 34 attempts for Washington.

Late-Game Clock Decisions

Trailing by seven points in the closing seconds, Washington drove to the Rams’ 31-yard line with three seconds remaining. Rather than throwing a deep ball into the end zone, Daniels checked down with a short pass to tight end Chig Okonkwo as time expired.

The sequence drew scrutiny from analysts and supporters. Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan noted that the final play appeared designed for a short gain against a five-man rush. Athlon Sports Doug Farrar questioned the decision, pointing out that Daniels excelled as a fade thrower during his career at LSU.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn defended the play call to reporters, including Tashan Reed of The Washington Post, explaining that the design featured a check-down option underneath if the defense showed an all-out blitz presnap. Daniels told reporters after the game that he executed the called play against the defensive pressure.

Rams Improve to 5-4 Before Facing Cardinals

The victory lifts the Rams’ record to 5-4 on the season, while the Commanders fall to 3-5. Los Angeles travels to Arizona next Sunday to face the Cardinals.

Washington turns its attention to a Thursday night matchup against the New York Giants on November 12, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.