Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions Match Player Stats (Dec 14, 2025)

The Rams defeated Detroit 41 to 34 at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025, clinching a playoff berth in front of 74,701 fans. Puka Nacua caught nine passes for 181 yards while Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.

Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in 13 receptions for 164 yards and two scores to lead Detroit. Jared Goff completed 25 of 41 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns but couldn’t overcome a dominant Los Angeles third quarter. Kyren Williams rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams controlled possession and the ground game.

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Complete Game Statistics

Team Totals

Los Angeles controlled possession for over seven additional minutes. The Rams rushed for 89 more yards than Detroit while running 69 offensive plays compared to 62 for the visitors. The decisive third quarter saw the home team outscore Campbell’s squad 17 to 0 while gaining 179 yards to Detroit’s five.

Quarterback Performance

Both signal callers threw for over 300 yards in this Week 15 shootout, but their performances came in dramatically different halves.

Goff posted the better passer rating despite the loss, throwing three touchdowns without an interception. Stafford’s lone turnover came on the opening drive when Aidan Hutchinson intercepted a screen pass intended for Parkinson and returned it 58 yards to the Detroit 17. The Lions capitalized one play later on a 17 yard touchdown pass to St. Brown.

Stafford pushed the ball downfield, averaging 12.8 yards per target compared to Goff’s 10.2, challenging the secondary downfield throughout Sunday’s contest. Detroit receivers dropped three passes while LA dropped just one.

Goff dominated the first half on 16 completions and 23 attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns. The offense stalled after intermission as he managed just nine completions on 18 attempts for 87 yards. The home crowd chanted “M-V-P! M-V-P!” for Stafford after his second touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in the fourth quarter.

Running Back Production

While the quarterbacks battled through the air, the ground game belonged entirely to McVay’s squad.

Williams and Corum totaled 149 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. Williams crossed the 1,000 yard rushing threshold for the third straight season during this matchup. Detroit rushed for just 70 yards on 20 attempts, as Gibbs posted his third worst rushing performance of 2025.

Corum played 33 snaps compared to Williams’ 39, showing the near even split LA has adopted heading into the NFC playoff race. The Rams weren’t tackled for a loss on any rushing attempt for the third straight week. Detroit’s defense had been allowing just 102.7 rushing yards per game, 10th best in the NFL, but struggled to contain the LA backfield.

Top Receiving Performances

The passing attacks provided fireworks on both sides, as four receivers eclipsed 70 yards.

Nacua tied his regular season career high, topping 181 receiving yards in his second straight game exceeding 160 yards. The second year receiver converted two critical fourth down conversions in the first quarter, keeping drives alive that resulted in 10 points for the home team. His 37 yard catch in the closing seconds of the first half set up a Harrison Mevis field goal, while his 39 yard grab in the third quarter led directly to Blake Corum’s touchdown run.

“He’s like Pac-Man,” head coach Sean McVay said after the game. “He just eats up yards and catches. He’s so tough.”

St. Brown became the first player in Lions franchise history to record 10 or more touchdown receptions in three straight years. His 11th touchdown of 2025 gave him 164 yards on 13 receptions. The veteran receiver has now produced at least 1,000 receiving yards for four straight seasons, cementing his status as one of the NFL’s elite pass catchers.

Parkinson caught both of Stafford’s touchdown passes, bringing his season total to six scores. The veteran tight end has now scored more touchdowns in 14 games this season than in his first five and a half NFL seasons combined. His first scoring catch came on a 26 yard pass late in the third quarter, putting the Rams ahead 27 to 24. His second touchdown reception, an 11 yard grab at the 4:49 mark in the fourth quarter, extended the lead to 41 to 27.

Jameson Williams hauled in seven passes for 134 yards and one touchdown, his third straight game posting at least seven receptions and 95 receiving yards. His 31 yard touchdown catch came at the 30 second mark in the first half, giving the visitors a 24 to 14 advantage.

Defensive Statistics

Both defenses made critical plays despite the 75 combined points.

Tackle Leaders and Pass Rush

Jack Campbell recorded his second highest tackle total of the season, logging 14 stops. The linebacker has now registered 143 tackles through 14 games.

Hutchinson’s 58 yard interception return set up Detroit’s first touchdown and marked the fifth pick of his career. The edge rusher became the first defensive lineman in the Super Bowl era (since 1967) to record five interceptions through four career seasons, according to official Lions statistics.

Verse led all defenders topping six total pressures despite not recording a sack. Turner brought down Goff for a 12 yard loss on the Lions’ second possession of the third quarter, forcing a three and out.

Coverage Performance

The duo of Reed and Robertson allowed 188 yards on 14 catches. The Lions secondary faced constant pressure after injuries to Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, and Thomas Harper forced Campbell’s staff to rely on depth pieces. Robertson suffered a hand injury in the second half and did not finish the game, according to official Lions reports.

Special Teams Results

Bates missed a 43 yard field goal attempt wide left on Detroit’s opening possession, his first miss since Week 11. He rebounded to convert field goals from 24 and 48 yards later in the game. Mevis made a critical 37 yard field goal just before halftime, cutting the Lions’ lead to seven points at 24 to 17.

Jack Fox punted three times, averaging 50 yards for Detroit, including a 62 yard boot in the fourth quarter that resulted in his first touchback of the season. The touchback ended a 14 week streak without one. Ethan Evans punted three times, averaging 49.7 yards for the home team.

First Half Dominance

The Lions controlled the opening two quarters on big plays through the air, building a 24 to 17 halftime advantage behind explosive passing plays. Goff completed 16 of 23 attempts for 251 yards and three touchdowns as Detroit gained 8.5 yards per play in the opening 30 minutes.

St. Brown caught nine passes for 127 yards and two scores before intermission, consistently finding openings in the LA secondary. His 52 yard catch and run on the Lions’ first possession of the second quarter set up his second touchdown reception, an eight yard grab that gave Detroit a 17 to 14 lead at the 6:12 mark in the half. Williams’ 31 yard touchdown catch at the 30 second mark in the half extended the advantage to 24 to 14.

The Rams managed just 14 points on their first five possessions after Hutchinson’s interception on the opening drive. Williams scored both Los Angeles touchdowns in the opening two quarters, rushing for scores from four yards and one yard out. Stafford completed 15 of 25 attempts for 223 yards in the first half, completing two touchdown passes and one interception.

The Lions converted on a fourth and one call late in the second quarter, as Goff found St. Brown for 14 yards at the Lions’ 29 yard line. The completion extended the drive that resulted in Williams’ touchdown reception.

Third Quarter Turnaround

The second half began as McVay’s squad seized complete control. Los Angeles outscored Campbell’s team 17 to 0 in the third quarter, gaining 179 yards while limiting Detroit to just five total yards. The disparity marked the fourth largest yards difference in any quarter across the NFL this season, according to Pro Football Reference data.

The Lions went three and out on all three third quarter possessions, running just nine plays for six yards total. A holding penalty on Giovanni Ricci pushed Detroit into second and 15 on their first drive, resulting in a three and out. Turner’s sack of Goff on the second series forced another punt. The third possession ended when Goff threw incomplete on third and 22 after another sack.

The Rams capitalized on three scoring drives in the quarter. Mevis connected on a 44 yard field goal at the 9:07 mark. Stafford then hit Parkinson for a 26 yard touchdown at 2:26 to give LA its first lead at 27 to 24. Corum’s 11 yard touchdown run at the 0:28 mark, set up by Nacua’s 39 yard reception, extended the advantage to 34 to 24 heading into the final period.

Defensive coordinator Chris Shula adjusted at halftime, allowing his defensive line to rush the passer more aggressively after focusing heavily on stopping the run in the first half. Turner confirmed the adjustment after the game.

“If it looks like pass, if it smells like pass, go get after it,” Turner said, according to official Rams reports. “And so we were able to get (quarterback Jared Goff) off the spot, get to affect him a little bit.”

Fourth Quarter Action

Bates connected from 48 yards at the 7:54 mark to cut the deficit to 34 to 27. Los Angeles answered on an eight play, 68 yard drive capped by Stafford’s second touchdown pass to Parkinson, making it 41 to 27 at the 4:49 mark.

Montgomery’s one yard touchdown run at the 2:42 mark made it 41 to 34, giving Detroit hope. The Rams recovered the onside kick attempt and ran off all but 23 seconds as Williams rushed three consecutive times. Detroit got the ball back without any timeouts remaining and couldn’t mount a comeback attempt.

Playoff Implications

The victory clinched a playoff berth for Los Angeles, improving the Rams’ record to 11 and 3. The team currently holds the NFC’s number one seed at 51 percent chance of maintaining it through Week 18, according to Next Gen Stats playoff projections.

The Rams and Seahawks meet again on Thursday Night Football in Week 16, having split their first matchup 21 to 19 in LA’s favor back in November. Both the NFC West division title and top seed are on the line.

“It feels good (to clinch a playoff spot),” Stafford said after the game. “To be honest with you, (we) didn’t talk about it for one second this week. Just another opponent, another really good opponent we had to play at our place.”

Detroit dropped to 8 and 6, falling a game and a half behind Green Bay for the final NFC wild card spot. The Lions face just a 44 percent chance of reaching the playoffs and will likely need to win their remaining three games against Pittsburgh, at Minnesota, and at Chicago. Another loss would drop their postseason probability to 19 percent.

“We have to get better and move on,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday’s contest. “Can’t sulk about it. Can’t feel sorry for ourselves. We make the corrections and move on.”

The Lions have alternated wins and losses since Week 5, unable to string together back-to-back victories. The 41 points allowed marked a season high, as did the 519 total yards surrendered. Los Angeles averaged 7.5 yards per play while holding possession for over seven additional minutes.

Key Statistical Factors

Ground Game Control: The Rams rushed for 159 yards on 29 carries, scoring three touchdowns while Detroit gained 70 yards on 20 attempts. LA posted a 5.5 yard per carry average compared to Detroit’s 3.5. The home team wasn’t tackled for a loss on any rushing attempt for the third straight week.

Red Zone Execution: Both teams scored on all red zone possessions. The visitors went three for four overall (one field goal) while the Rams converted four touchdowns and one field goal in six trips inside the 20. The perfect touchdown rate for LA reflected their ability to finish drives rather than settling for field goals.

Fourth Down Conversions: McVay’s squad went three for three on fourth down, all critical plays leading to 10 points. Nacua caught passes on two of those attempts in the first quarter. Detroit converted both of their fourth down tries, including the crucial fourth and one late in the second quarter.

Time of Possession: Los Angeles held the ball for 33:35 compared to Detroit’s 26:25. The Rams ran 69 plays compared to 62 for the visitors, consistently moving chains and keeping their defense fresh. Los Angeles’s sustained possessions wore down Detroit’s defense, especially in the third quarter.

For the complete scoring summary and additional analysis, visit ESPN’s full box score. Comprehensive player performance data and advanced metrics for this matchup and every NFL game throughout the 2025 season are available at Match Player Stats.

The Rams face Seattle for the second time this season on Thursday Night Football in a critical matchup that will determine division and seeding implications. Detroit returns home to host Pittsburgh in what has become a must win game for their playoff hopes. Quarterbacks combined for over 700 passing yards while both teams converted all fourth down attempts in a shootout that featured 75 combined points and over 900 total yards of offense.