Rams’ 30-22 home victory over the New Orleans Saints by the numbers


The Rams’ Demarcus Robinson celebrates his touchdown catch just before the half against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 30-22 home win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night:

4

Consecutive games with a touchdown catch for Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson. He finished with six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown reception on six targets, all in the first half, against the Saints.

4

Consecutive home victories for the Rams, who have won five of their last six games. The Rams are 3-0 against the Saints in the regular season since moving back to L.A. in 2016, the previous two wins coming at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

6

Games this season with 100 yards receiving for Rams receiver Puka Nacua. He had nine catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. He also ran twice for 16 yards. It also was the 10th game Nacua has had a least five receptions and 50 yards receiving.

1,057

Rushing yards for the Rams Kyren Williams this season despite missing four games. He has scored 12 touchdowns this season, nine on the ground. He’s averaging 5.1 yards per carry.

6

Games Williams has surpassed 100 yards rushing this season out of the 11 he has played. He ran 22 times for 104 yards against the Saints. It was his third consecutive 100-yard rushing performance.

14

Touchdown passes thrown by the Rams’ Matthew Stafford in five December games with only one interception. He has not turned the ball over in the last four games. He completed 24 of 34 passes for 328 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints.

5

Missed field-goal attempts by Rams kicker Lucas Havrisik in seven games. He missed a 47-yard attempt in the first half against the Saints.

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Summary

New Orleans 0 7 0 15 — 22

RAMS 7 10 10 3 — 30

RAMS — Nacua 2 pass from Stafford (Havrisik kick), 2:28. Drive: 14 plays, 95 yards, 7:56. Key plays: Stafford 22 pass to Higbee,…


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Publish date : 2023-12-22 04:51:54

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