Rams vs. Commanders Recap: Kyren Williams Clears 60, Washington Covers

The Rams beat the Commanders 20-13 in Washington in a game that stayed tight for three quarters. Washington led 10-3 after a Jayden Daniels touchdown pass to Van Jefferson early in the second quarter, the Rams kicked their way back, and Blake Corum's 1-yard run put Los Angeles up 13-10 in the third. Puka Nacua's 7-yard catch from Matthew Stafford early in the fourth settled it. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Kyren Williams 60+ rushing + receiving yards (-377 DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: Williams had cleared 60 scrimmage yards in seven of his eight games this season, averaging 98.8, and he was coming off a quiet 59-yard outing. We took the alt rung and leaned on the volume.
• What happened: It was close. Williams ran 15 times for 45 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 16 more, good for 61 scrimmage yards, 1.5 over the line. The catches made the difference on a day when the ground game was grinding.
• Worth watching: The workload was there even on a slow day, with 18 touches. When a back gets that many chances, a low alt rung like this one has room to survive a rough rushing game.

Commanders +14.5: CASHED

• Our read: Our numbers projected about a 2.2-point Rams margin against a main line of 4.5. The +14.5 alt added 10 points of cushion on top of that.
• What happened: Washington lost by 7, so the ticket cleared by 7.5. The Commanders were tied 13-13 late in the third quarter after a Drew Stevens 41-yard field goal, and the game was never out of reach.
• Worth watching: Both teams had trouble on third down (Rams 3-14, Commanders 3-12), and both turned it over twice. Low-efficiency games like that tend to stay close, which is where a big alt cushion earns its price.

How the game played out

The Rams outgained Washington 343 to 313 and controlled the ball for 31:52. The difference was on the ground: Los Angeles ran 29 times for 124 yards while Washington managed 60 rushing yards on 19 carries. Daniels threw for 274 yards on 24 of 35 passing, but the Commanders scored just once in the red zone on two trips. The Rams also hurt themselves with 10 penalties for 70 yards, which helped keep this one close.

Trends to watch

• Kyren Williams keeps getting volume. With 18 touches here, his scrimmage props stay worth a look, though the alt rung gives a cushion on days like this one.
• Puka Nacua caught 14 passes for 150 yards and the late touchdown. The Rams offense still stalled often, finishing 2-4 in the red zone and settling for three Brandon McManus field goals. That matters for Rams team totals and spreads going forward.
• Washington's run game produced only one rushing first down. If that holds, its offense leans heavily on Daniels.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. New to alt lines? Read what an alt line is and how point spreads work. More at /nfl.