BLAKE CORUM SCORES TOUCHDOWN TO GIVE LOS ANGELES RAMS LEAD OVER CHARGERS

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum scored a 23-yard rushing touchdown against the Chargers on Sunday. Corum used a skip cut, took the ball up the middle, and bounced his run to the left side to reach the end zone. The touchdown gave the Rams a 17-9 lead over the Chargers with 10:42 remaining in the third quarter. Assessing the Chargers, Florio stated that they are "out of answers".

Official game figures credit the Rams with five rushing attempts across the first two quarters. The Rams opened their first possession of the second half by handing Corum four consecutive carries. Corum logged five rushing attempts in total on that opening third-quarter drive. During the same possession, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed two consecutive 12-yard passes to Puka Nacua to place the Rams at the Chargers' 23-yard line.

Recorded game data shows that Corum accumulated eight carries for 63 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. The third-quarter score gave Corum a touchdown in each of his last four games. In other Week 8 action during the 2026 NFL season, Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White recorded a 33-yard run and a one-yard touchdown to build a 25-10 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels posted a 240-yard game featuring a 53-yard pass to Treylon Burks and a 30-yard pass to Antonio Williams, while Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter sacked Daniels for a 12-yard loss to claim his fourth sack of 2026. Commanders cornerback Rasul Douglas also intercepted Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee, who ran for a 15-yard gain during the match.