Coach Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams are rounding into shape with a 5-4 record after beating the Washington Commanders, 20-13, on the road in Week 9 action amid Terrance Ferguson injury news. All-world defensive end Myles Garrett shared choice postgame comments after a dominant return from injury.
Garrett's synergy with fellow Rams defensive lineman and superstar Aaron Donald was not lost on Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who shared his opinion on the two-man wrecking crew after the game.
“With (Myles) and AD out there, it's exciting…And scary.”
Garrett had three tackles and a forced fumble while Donald added one tackle. The Rams' duo didn't dominate on the stat sheet, but their presence was certainly felt as the Rams held Washington to 13 points and set the tone as QB Jayden Daniels finished the game with a bizarre checkdown pass that Dan Quinn was not happy with afterward.
Garrett and Donald's presence opens the field up for the rest of defensive coordinator Chris Shula's unit, something that Nacua knows all too well as someone who battles opposing defenses on a weekly basis.
Nacua had 170 all-purpose yards including a touchdown as he ran twice for 20 yards and caught 14 passes for 150 yards. Matthew Stafford threw for 228 yards while guiding his team to the right plays at the right time to beat an upstart Washington team.
The Rams have as much star power as any team in the NFL and they are learning how to harness it as the regular season crescendos toward its final part. McVay's team always seems to find a way to remain in playoff contention, even when things don't go their way. Garrett and Donald could be the keys to another playoff run as the season moves forward.