{"id":1399286,"date":"2025-09-15T20:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1399286"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:09:58","slug":"game-recap-tennessee-titans-19-33-los-angeles-rams-rams-run-away-in-second-half-in-week-2","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-tennessee-titans-19-33-los-angeles-rams-rams-run-away-in-second-half-in-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Tennessee Titans 19-33 Los Angeles Rams \u2013 Rams run away in second half in Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summary<\/h2>\n

The Los Angeles Rams delivered a commanding performance at Nissan Stadium, defeating the Tennessee Titans 33\u201319 in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. The Rams\u2019 offence fired on all cylinders as Matthew Stafford dissected the Titans’ secondary, while big plays by the receiving corps and an expanding run game broke Tennessee\u2019s resolve. The contest drew 59,069 fans in humid, cloudy conditions, and showcased key momentum swings across all four quarters.<\/p>\n

This result leaves the Titans at 0-2 and the Rams as early season risers at 2-0, with both teams already looking ahead to demanding Week 3 matchups.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Quarter by Quarter Breakdown<\/h2>\n

First Quarter<\/h3>\n

The opening period set the tone with early defensive stops. The breakthrough came via a blockbuster 45-yard touchdown rush from Puka Nacua on a 4th and 1, finishing a six-play, 72-yard Rams drive. Joshua Karty split the uprights for the extra point, putting LA up 7\u20130. Tennessee responded with a composed drive, powered by Cam Ward\u2019s 26-yard connection to Calvin Ridley, but ultimately managed only a field goal attempt stifled by Rams pressure.<\/p>\n

Second Quarter<\/h3>\n

Tennessee surged back, capitalising on defensive lapses and penalties. Cam Ward orchestrated a textbook 56-yard series capped by a 9-yard TD pass to Elic Ayomanor, tying the game at 10\u201310 after the Joey Slye PAT. The Titans strung together two sustained scoring drives, including a 55-yard field goal by Slye and a clutch 37-yarder in the dying seconds of the half, closing the second with a 13\u201310 lead. The Rams struggled in the red zone, forced to settle for a pair of short Joshua Karty field goals after drives stalled inside the 10. Defensive pass interference against LA and a key interception by Cody Barton also shaped the scoreline.<\/p>\n

Third Quarter<\/h3>\n

The third period belonged to LA. Stafford hit Davante Adams and Puka Nacua with consecutive chunk gains on play action, unlocking a 69-yard TD march culminating in an 8-yard play-action pass to Davis Allen (overturned to TD by replay). The Rams\u2019 special teams then stepped up, and Tennessee\u2019s response faltered with a fumble by Ward deep in their own territory. Karty booted another field goal to tie the game, then a late LA strike saw Adams again break loose for 16 yards and the touchdown. The Rams outscored Tennessee 10\u20133 this frame, taking a 20\u201316 advantage.<\/p>\n

Fourth Quarter<\/h3>\n

The fourth quarter saw the Rams ice the contest. Following a forced fumble (recovered by LA), Williams, Corum, and Adams powered a trio of methodical LA drives that added 13 points, including touchdowns by Adams and Corum. Tennessee mustered one late field goal, but could not bridge the gap \u2014 their last drive stalling in LA territory as the clock expired.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Key Player Observations<\/h2>\n