INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Rams (2-4) held on to beat the Raiders 20-15 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, with safety Jaylen McCollough’s second interception of the game – with 1:28 left in the fourth quarter – the achieved victory.

Los Angeles converted a pair of interceptions by Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew into touchdown drives on each of its ensuing possessions – one late in the first half and another midway through the third quarter – to open a 20-6 lead. build. Combined with LA’s defense holding Las Vegas’ offense to five field goals — and 0-for-2 in the redzone — and McColough’s late interception, it was enough to almost overcome costly, self-inflicted mistakes in the second half .

Cornerback Cobie Durant also had a big game for LA’s defense, recording one interception and one forced fumble that was returned by safety Kam Curl for a touchdown.

Running back Kyren Williams finished with 21 carries for 76 yards and two rushing touchdowns; his pair of rushing scores moved him past Eric Dickerson’s most touchdowns by a Rams player in their first 17 starts.

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was inactive for this game.

Here’s the full game overview, presented by Corona:

After a scoreless first quarter, the Raiders took an early 3-0 lead on a 38-yard field goal by kicker Daniel Carlson with 14:04 left in the second quarter.

The Rams reached the Raiders’ 49 on the ensuing possession, but gave the ball back after a failed attempt to convert from that spot on 4th and 1.

Cornerback Cobie Durant came up with a huge takeaway for Los Angeles late in the first half after pressure from outside linebacker Jared Verse forced an errant throw from Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew, who had replaced Aidan O’Connell after O’Connell made a suffered a thumb injury. and was doubtful to return. The Rams turned the turnover into points with a 13-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams to take a 7-3 lead with 3 minutes left in the first half.