Rams Survive Early Onslaught by the Lions

Rams Survive Early Onslaught by the Lions
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, scrambles under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Okwara (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
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This was the first meeting, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, between the L.A. Rams and the Detroit Lions, since the two teams had traded their quarterbacks in the postseason. The result was a comeback victory by the Rams, 28–19, who withstood an onside kick and fake punts by the winless Lions.

This is a tale of two cities, or teams in this case. The Rams have a record of 6–1, while the Lions are winless.