Matthew Stafford became the first NFL player to hold franchise career passing touchdown records for two different teams, throwing three scores on October 25, 2026, to pass Roman Gabriel with 155 touchdowns for the Los Angeles Rams while leading his side to a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
Matthew Stafford Makes Franchise History in Las Vegas
Stafford completed 23 of 29 passes for 195 yards and three touchdowns, quietly carving up a defense that had few answers in the opening two quarters.
His second-quarter scoring strike to Puka Nacua marked his 155th touchdown since joining Los Angeles in 2021, moving him past Roman Gabriel’s previous franchise mark of 154. Having already established the Detroit Lions record with 282 passing touchdowns during his time in Detroit, Stafford stands alone in league history as the only player to lead two different organizations in career passing scores.
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Rams Build a First-Half Lead at Allegiant Stadium
Los Angeles arrived in Nevada missing key starters like Myles Garrett, Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, Nate Landman, and Trent McDuffie, yet the visitors dominated the opening thirty minutes to claim a 28-6 halftime advantage. Tight end Davis Allen hauled in two early touchdowns, while Nacua added another score despite playing through a lingering calf injury.
Kyren Williams rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while teammate Blake Corum added 93 yards and a score on 17 attempts. Together, the backfield churned out 199 rushing yards on 38 carries, exploiting a vulnerable front line to average 5.2 yards per clip.
Coach McVay on the defensive performance and getting stops against the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/TKZz9OSA7Q
Jaylen Watson started in place of the missing Trent McDuffie and broke up four passes while making three tackles, briefly departing due to cramps before returning to make an immediate play on a screen pass. On the other side of the ball, the Rams’ trio of Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson combined for catches and touchdowns on National Tight End Day.
Raiders Falters Early as Second-Half Rally Falls Short
Kirk Cousins connected on touchdown passes to Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty later in the game during a fourth consecutive defeat that dropped their record to 3-4 following a promising 3-0 start.
Tre Tucker caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Cousins and later added a 41-yard reception in the third quarter, bringing his season total to four catches of 40-plus yards to tie for the NFL lead. Punter A.J. Cole successfully executed a fourth-and-5 fake punt from the 30-yard line by hitting Connor Heyward for a 13-yard gain.
We started the game way too slow.
Klint Kubiak, Las Vegas head coach
Defensive Struggles and Coach Reactions After the Game
The defense struggled to contain Los Angeles on the ground, surrendering 199 yards while operating out of a base scheme featuring three linebackers to counter 13 personnel. Linebacker Quay Walker acknowledged the missed opportunity after the defense forced turnovers, noting that securing multiple takeaways should normally ensure a victory.
"Super appreciative of all the guys that helped me do that… throwing touchdowns isn't a one-man job. It takes a lot of people to block, get open, and draw up plays."Matthew Stafford on hitting another career milestone pic.twitter.com/MoJCNAay66
When questioned about whether the organization might consider benching Cousins in favor of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Kubiak pointed to deeper systemic issues across the roster rather than placing blame solely under center. Caleb Rogers worked within the offensive front alongside players like Spencer Burford and Jackson Powers-Johnson, though the unit continued to experience difficulties establishing a consistent running game.
Well, no one’s coming to help us.
Klint Kubiak, Las Vegas coach
The Rams improved to 3-4 and will host their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, next Sunday, while the Raiders travel east to face the New York Jets.
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