Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Week 7 Live Updates, Highlights, and Analysis

We have a West Coast battle this afternoon as the 2-4 Los Angeles Rams travel to face the 3-3 Las Vegas Raiders.

The Rams have been nothing short of a disappointment after an offseason dominated by defensive help, including trading for Myles Garrett, signing cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, and the return of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald from retirement.

The Rams missed star wideout Puka Nacua for two games, and now Davante Adams is out with a hamstring injury for 6-10 weeks.

The Raiders have lost three straight games but remain competitive with Kirk Cousins at the helm. If the losing streak continues, fans will start calling for the 1st overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.

Rams Inactives

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Here is the list of players the Rams will be missing today.

Raiders Inactives

Don't expect to see these players today versus the Rams.

Get Brock Going Sooner

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Last week, the Raiders' elite tight end Brock Bowers finished the first half against the Bills without a reception. He finished the game with four receptions for 70 yards.

It was a nice rebound for Bowers, but the Raiders must prevent that from happening. He is their WR1, the one opposing defenses focus on most. Keep moving Bowers around in the formation to make it harder to put a cornerback on him and take him out of the progression.

New Defensive Communicator

Quentin Lake will be responsible for communicating and relaying the Rams' defensive play calls.

Raiders Defense Brings Down Stafford

Tonka Hemingway helps get the Rams' offense off the field with a big sack.

Rams Draw First Blood

Matthew Stafford finds Davis Allen in the end zone on a hard-play action to score the game's first touchdown. On National Tight Ends Day, for extra icing on the cake!

He's Moving On Up!

Puka Nacua is not done climbing the Rams' receiving-yards rankings.

Mike Washington Jr. is A Big Play Waiting

Mike Washington Jr. continues to showcase his big-play ability. It is clear why Klint Kubiak wanted him on this team.

Injury update

Raiders' backup tight end Ian Thomas is questionable to return. He's the team's third-string tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

More Mumpfield?

Watch out for second-year receiver Konata Mumpfield, who should get more opportunities to prove himself in Davante Adams' absence.

Davis Allen Times Two

Rams tight end Davis Allen finds paydirt again in the first half.

Well, This is Getting Ugly...

Puka Nacua's score gives the Rams a 21-3 lead. The Raiders' offense has been nonexistent so far.