Fastrack · Myles Garrett Sacks Three Times as Rams Beat Commanders

Myles Garrett had three sacks and a forced fumble in his return from knee surgery. The Rams beat the Commanders 20-13.

14 catches, 150 yards and a touchdown for receiver Puka Nacua.
0-for-9 on third down to open, then three conversions on the winning drive.
Garrett's second-quarter strip sack was Jayden Daniels' first turnover this season.
2 pre-snap penalties were also called on Garrett.

Why it matters: Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, had missed time since arthroscopic knee surgery after the season opener. His return adds a pass rusher to a defense missing both starting cornerbacks.

The Rams have gone from 2-4 to 5-4 in three weeks.
Jared Verse, sent to Cleveland in the trade for Garrett, had no sacks entering Sunday.

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Center coverage, 5 sources: The center frames Garrett's return as a dominant comeback and measures it against the player Cleveland got for him.

USA Today1dRams winners and losers: Myles Garrett dominates return, Puka Nacua injury clouds win Heavy9hAaron Donald Reveals True Feelings on Myles Garrett After Rams Win Associated Press1dAfter a 3-sack performance in his return, Myles Garrett says ‘I am that closer’ for Rams Newsweek1dMyles Garrett Shines in His Rams Return With Three Massive Sacks NOTUS1dThe Commanders Lose All Steam in a 20-13 Loss to the Rams - The Washington Sun

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left centers Nacua as the Rams' steadiest weapon through a season of injuries, with Garrett's sacks as support.

Los Angeles Times23hMyles Garrett's 3-sack performance shows why Rams traded for him NBC News13hNFL Week 9: The Rams get a much-needed defensive boost, plus Bears hold on

Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames the game as the Rams' season turning around, led by Garrett's return.

New York Post21hSean McVay reveals key weapon for Matthew Stafford is ‘out weeks’ with injury

What’s next: The Rams visit the Cardinals next Sunday, a rematch of an 18-16 Week 6 loss.

Kobie Turner could return from injured reserve before the Packers game; Davante Adams also becomes eligible.
Cornerback Trent McDuffie could return next week.
Can Garrett hold this level as the Rams manage his surgically repaired knee?
Will Jared Verse's production in Cleveland change how the trade is judged?