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It was all Los Angeles Rams in London on Sunday morning.
Matthew Stafford and the Rams (5-2) trounced the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) in a 35-7 win in Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The win pushes the Rams – albeit potentially temporarily – back atop the NFC West.
Stafford was in vintage form on Sunday across the pond: The passer found 10 different Rams with receptions and threw five touchdown passes on the day, successfully avoiding a turnover against the ball-hawking Jaguars secondary. Stafford made the most of his passing yards on the day, throwing just 182 yards in the loss.
The Jaguars couldn't match that offensive prowess in the matchup. Trevor Lawrence finished the game 23-of-48 passing for 296 yards and a single touchdown in the loss. On the bright side, the lone score fell into the hands of Travis Hunter, his first NFL touchdown.
USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights and more from the London matchup below. All times are Eastern.
Rams-Jaguars takeaways
- No Puka, no problem: Matthew Stafford found 10 different receivers for a reception on Sunday afternoon. Davante Adams was the prime beneficiary of Nacua's absence, securing three touchdown grabs in the win.
- Jacked up offense: Jacksonville's offense hasn't looked crisp, and some of that is thanks to Trevor Lawrence: The passer looked a tick late on his throws all afternoon, resulting in some ugly offense all afternoon.
- Rams sneaky Super Bowl contenders? While Stafford will get the headlines, the Rams defense should get the glory. If LA's defense – which sacked Trevor Lawrence seven times – plays this well down the stretch, then they could pair extremely well with an efficient, effective offense.
Rams-Jaguars highlights
Jaguars fail to score on final possession, Rams kneel out for win
The Jaguars were set up deep in Rams territory for a potential score, but turned over on downs. The Rams would kneel out the clock for the victory.
Rams-Jaguars score: Davante Adams catches third TD, Stafford has fifth
It's a little bit of history for Matthew Stafford on his fifth touchdown of the day: It's the first time a player has thrown five touchdowns in an NFL international game. Davante Adams is the recipient of the TD, for his third TD catch of the day.
Rams 35, Jaguars 7
Travis Hunter scores first career touchdown
In an afternoon that's been largely empty of joy for the Jaguars, Travis Hunter found some happiness: The two-way star secured the first touchdown catch of the day for the Jags and the first of his career. It cuts into the Rams' lead late, but it may be too little.
Rams 28, Jaguars 7
Rams-Jaguars score: Matthew Stafford throws fourth TD of the game
Matthew Stafford has been in vintage form today. On a fourth-and-short, the veteran passer tossed his fourth touchdown of the day, this time to rookie Terrance Ferguson, who was waiting patiently in the end zone for the ball to reach him. Stafford his hit 10 different receivers with a pass today.
Rams 28, Jaguars 0
Another Jaguars punt
By either punt or turnover on downs, Jacksonville is giving Los Angeles every opportunity to close out this game late. Another empty drive leads to a punt for Jacksonville, with time ticking down in the third quarter.
Jaguars fail another fourth-down opportunity
Trevor Lawrence failed to connect with Travis Hunter on the sideline, leading to another turnover on downs for the Jaguars offense.
Trevor Lawrence finds Dyami Brown for big play
An offense that's been devoid of big plays today finally got one: Trevor Lawrence found Dyami Brown for 39 yards down the middle of the field.
Travis Hunter stats today
Travis Hunter secured his third catch of the day on six targets, and he has 30 receiving yards. He has yet to play a single snap on defense.
Rams receive second half kickoff, third quarter underway
The third quarter is underway as the Rams set up shop with good field position after Xavier Scott returns the kick off to the Rams 36-yard line.
Rams-Jaguars score: LA takes 21-point lead into halftime
It was all Rams in the first half, with Matthew Stafford's three passing touchdowns and the Rams' dominant offense outclassing the Jaguars in London. LA leads 21-0 and gets the ball coming out of the break.
Jaguars turnover on downs deep in Rams territory
Rather than take a Cam Little chip-shot field goal attempt, the Jaguars attempted a fourth-down conversion. Instead, it went nowhere: Lawrence couldn't find an open receiver, leading to a scramble that came up just short of the sticks. The Rams take over on their own 7-yard line with 1:35 left in the half.
Rams-Jaguars score: Davante Adams scores second TD of game
It looked like Colby Parkinson had a touchdown on a screen pass, but replay review deemed he was down at the one. A few plays later, Davante Adams hauled in a Stafford pass for his second touchdown of the game. The Rams lengthen their lead late in the second.
Rams 21, Jaguars 0
Rams-Jaguars score: Cam Little shanks field goal
It looked like the Jaguars were going to put their first points of the game on the board, but Cam Little missed the 50-yard kick wide left. Rams 14, Jaguars 0
Parker Washington punt return TD called back due to penalty
Jaguars returner Parker Washington took a punt to the house for a 62-yard return TD – but it was quickly called back due to an illegal block in the back. That means the Jaguars will start their next offensive possession in their own territory after potentially promising field position (and the score) go to waste.
Jaguars force three-and-out
The Jaguars finally forced a three-and-out, stopping the Rams on their first possession of the second quarter.
Jaguars get first first down of game
It took over 15 minutes of game time, but the Jaguars notched their first first down of the game, quickly followed by their second. But a penalty and a missed throw to Travis Hunter resulted in Jacksonville's third punt of the day.
Rams-Jaguars score: Davante Adams scores Rams' second TD
Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense made minced meat of Jacksonville's defense on its second offensive drive of the game, resulting in a Davante Adams TD grab in the corner of the end zone.
Rams 14, Jaguars 0
Jaguars fail to answer Rams, punt
The Jaguars offense is a bit disjointed early on, as Trevor Lawrence is just 1-of-4 passing in the early goings. Xavier Smith fields the punt at around the Rams' 10-yard line and. The Rams take over on their own 21-yard line.
Konata Mumpfield hits Cristiano Ronaldo celebration
Of course, they like a different kind of football overseas, too: Mumpfield hit the famed Cristiano Ronaldo "SIU!" celebration after the score:
Jaguars-Rams score: Matthew Stafford finds Konata Mumpfield for TD
No Puka, no problem: After an Andrew Wingard unnecessary roughness call and a failed Kyren Williams rush up the gut, Matthew Stafford found wide receiver Konata Mumpfield in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. A Josh Karty extra point gives the Rams a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
Rams convert on fourth down in Jags territory
Sean McVay and the Rams are gambling early. Rather than settle for a short field goal, the Rams decided to go for it in the Jacksonville red zone. Kyren Williams converts to give the Rams the fresh set of downs from the Jacksonville 8-yard line.
Jaguars go three-and-out to start game
A Lawrence pass intended for Parker Washington was broken up, and the Rams defense holds up for the first possession of the game. Matthew Stafford and the Rans offense will take over from their own 40-yard line to start.
Jared Verse sacks Trevor Lawrence on first snap
It didn't take long for Rams pass rusher Jared Verse to announce his presence, with a sack on the first play from scrimmage in the matchup.
Rams, Jaguars get underway in London
The kickoff has been executed, and Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars take the field for the first offensive possession of the game.
What time does Jaguars-Rams NFL London game start?
The Jaguars and Rams game will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Where to watch the Jaguars vs. Rams London game today
It's another NFL Network exclusive game for the national audience hoping to find the Jaguars and Rams action on their television screens.
For fans in the Jacksonville and Los Angeles markets, you can catch the contest on your local broadcast networks:
- National: NFL Network
- Jacksonville: WFOX
- Los Angeles: KTTV
NFL Network will utilize its talent on the broadcast for the second straight week as Rich Eisen handles the play-by-play duties. Kurt Warner joins him in the booth to provide analysis. Sara Walsh reports from the sidelines. Mike Pereira serves as the rules analyst.
Jaguars record in London
The Jaguars have played 13 games in London and enter Sunday's tilt vs. the Rams with a 7-6 record.
Is Puka Nacua playing today?
No, the Rams wide receiver will not play as he's dealing with an ankle injury. He has not been placed on IR, leaving an opportunity for him to return in Week 9 vs. the Saints following the Rams' Week 8 bye.
Jaguars vs. Rams live stream
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Rams vs. Jaguars injury report
Jaguars vs. Rams prediction
The Rams are on upset alert this week. Los Angeles' road trip continues and they'll be without top playmaker Puka Nacua. Matthew Stafford could be in for a frustrating day against a Jaguars defense that ranks fifth in defensive EPA per play. While the Rams also boast a top-five defense entering Sunday in Week 7, Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offense are healthy. Jacksonville will find a way to win this clash overseas with a field goal by Cam Little as time expires.
Prediction: Jaguars 23, Rams 20
Jaguars inactives vs. Rams
Standout linebacker Devin Lloyd will be inactive today vs. the Rams. Here's the rest of the list:
Rams inactives vs. Jaguars
The Rams will be without star wide receiver Puka Nacua as he recovers from an ankle injury. Here are the rest of Los Angeles' inactives:
Jaguars vs. Rams odds
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