Rams vs Commanders preview: Matthew Stafford stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Los Angeles Rams (4-4) visit the Washington Commanders (2-4-1) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at Northwest Stadium. Matthew Stafford headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Rams vs Commanders: game info
- Start: 1:00 PM ET, Northwest Stadium.
- TV: Fox.
- Records: Los Angeles Rams 4-4, Washington Commanders 2-4-1.
Recent form: last five games
Rams: W 24-20 at PHI, L 37-34 (OT) vs BUF, L 18-16 vs ARI, W 35-21 at LV, W 24-9 vs LAC.
Commanders: W 33-31 vs SEA, L 30-13 vs IND, T 27-27 (OT) vs NYG, L 23-17 at SF, W 27-10 vs PHI.
Rams vs Commanders injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Rams: Jaylen Watson (CB) injured reserve - shoulder; Terrance Ferguson (TE) injured reserve - hamstring; Joe Cardona (LS) doubtful - ankle; Jordan Whittington (WR) questionable - back; Colby Parkinson (TE) questionable - ribs.
- Commanders: Dyami Brown (WR) injured reserve - calf; Treylon Burks (WR) out - foot; Daron Payne (DT) injured reserve - foot; Jeremy McNichols (RB) injured reserve - foot; Jer'Zhan Newton (DT) questionable - pectoral.
Player trends to know
Matthew Stafford (Rams, QB): 204/303, 2146 yards, 15 touchdowns, 8 interceptions this season. He averages 268.3 passing yards in 8 games played, with 175+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (passing yards): 317, 383, 222, 195, 157. Passing touchdowns in those games: 0, 3, 2, 3, 1.
Puka Nacua (Rams, WR): 56 catches, 565 yards, 3 touchdowns this season. He averages 94.2 receiving yards in 6 games played, with 70+ in 5 of 6. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 125, 138, 80, 68, 80. Receptions: 9, 17, 6, 8, 11.
Jayden Daniels (Commanders, QB): 91/145, 976 yards, 6 touchdowns this season. He averages 195.2 passing yards in 5 games played, with 150+ in 4 of 5. Last 5 games (passing yards): 164, 96, 199, 300, 217. Passing touchdowns in those games: 2, 1, 0, 2, 1.
Antonio Williams (Commanders, WR): 23 catches, 259 yards, 1 touchdowns this season. He averages 37.0 receiving yards in 7 games played. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 15, 21, 31, 50, 54. Receptions: 2, 3, 3, 3, 5.
Matchup angle
The Rams have won 3 of their last 5 and the Commanders have won 2 of 5. Over those games the Rams scored 26.6 and allowed 21.0 a game; the Commanders scored 23.4 and allowed 24.2.
What to watch
- Matthew Stafford's passing yards: 268.3 a game this season, 222, 195, 157 in his last three.
- Puka Nacua's receiving yards: 94.2 a game this season, 80, 68, 80 in his last three.
- Jayden Daniels's passing yards: 195.2 a game this season, 199, 300, 217 in his last three.
- Antonio Williams's receiving yards: 37.0 a game this season, 31, 50, 54 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Matthew Stafford playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Matthew Stafford as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Rams vs Commanders today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at Northwest Stadium. TV: Fox.
How has Matthew Stafford played lately? Matthew Stafford has 268.3 passing yards a game this season and 222, 195, 157 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.