Matthew Stafford's 2 touchdowns help Rams to win over Commanders

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Matthew Stafford passed for 258 yards and hit Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson for touchdowns, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 28-20 victory over the freefalling Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Kupp's eight receptions for 111 yards were highlighted by a 62-yard TD catch right after halftime for the Rams (7-7), who have won four of five to push their way into the playoff picture even in a self-described remodeling season.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Kyren Williams overcame the first two lost fumbles of his two-year NFL career to rush for 152 yards and a touchdown while his Rams slid into one of the three NFC wild-card playoff positions alongside fellow 7-7 teams New Orleans and Minnesota.

The Rams' defense largely shut down the Commanders (4-10) in the first three quarters before Washington backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett made things interesting in his first significant playing time of the season.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands off to wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Brissett relieved Sam Howell in the fourth quarter and immediately led two touchdown drives for the Commanders, who have lost five straight. Curtis Samuel caught two TD passes, including a 3-yard grab with 1:46 to play.

Howell passed for 102 yards and threw a 19-yard TD pass to Samuel in the third quarter for the Commanders’ first points, but they returned from their bye week with more of the same defensive lapses, offensive inefficiency and mental mistakes that have dominated the