Puka Nacua’s 164 receiving yards help Los Angeles Rams down New Orleans Saints
It was the Rams’ eighth win of the season.
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Your support makes all the difference.A stellar showing from wide receiver Puka Nacua propelled the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
The 22-year-old had nine catches for a career-high 164 yards to go along with a touchdown.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was almost as impressive, throwing for 328 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover in the eight-point win.
After taking a 17-7 lead into the break, the Rams looked to be coasting to the finish line when a field goal and a rushing touchdown to Kyren Williams stretched their advantage to 20 points.
That quickly became 23 thanks to a Lucas Havrisik field goal at the start of the fourth quarter.
But New Orleans mounted a late charge, touchdowns to Juwan Johnson and AT Perry closing the gap to eight with just under four minutes left.
Despite the momentum shift, Los Angeles’ defence was ultimately able to compose itself and hold on for the Rams’ eighth win of the season.
New Orleans’ quarterback Derek Carr finished with three touchdowns and one interception as the Saints’ record fell to 7-8.