The Los Angeles Rams vs New England Patriots match player stats from November 17, 2024, show why the Rams won 28-22. Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes without an interception, and Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp each gained more than 100 yards. Drake Maye kept the Patriots close with 282 passing yards, but New England could not turn its long drives into enough touchdowns. This article explains the key numbers in plain words. You will see who played well, who struggled, and what the team stats say about the game. All numbers come from the Pro Football Reference and Covers box scores.
What was the final score of the Rams vs Patriots game?
The Rams won 28-22 on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The game started at 1:00 pm Eastern time, and 64,628 fans came to watch. It was 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and the game lasted 3 hours and 3 minutes. Sean McVay coached the Rams, and Jerod Mayo coached the Patriots. After the game, the Rams had a 5-5 record and the Patriots had a 3-8 record.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
The Patriots scored first. Drake Maye threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Kendrick Bourne in the first quarter. Then the Rams scored 14 points in the second quarter and 14 more in the third, and they led 28-13 at one point. New England fought back with a touchdown in the fourth quarter and a field goal with 4:54 left on the clock, but the Rams held on.
How did Matthew Stafford play for the Rams?
Matthew Stafford had a very strong day: he completed 18 of 27 passes for 295 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. That is a completion rate of about 67 percent. He gained almost 11 yards on every pass he threw (10.9 to be exact). His passer rating was 142.7. For comparison, his best rating in the five games before this one was 124.5, against Minnesota on October 24.
The Patriots did not sack him once, and his longest pass went for 69 yards. He threw touchdown passes of 5 and 69 yards to Cooper Kupp, 12 yards to Puka Nacua, and 19 yards to Colby Parkinson. Stafford also ran four times, but he gained no yards on those plays.
| Quarterback | Team | Completions/Attempts | Yards | TD | INT | Sacked | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | Rams | 18/27 | 295 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 142.7 |
| Drake Maye | Patriots | 29/39 | 282 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 100.6 |
Which Rams receivers made the biggest plays?
Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp were the top two Rams receivers, and together they gained 229 of the team’s 295 passing yards. That is more than three out of every four yards. Nacua caught 7 passes for 123 yards and one touchdown, and his longest catch was 37 yards. Kupp had the most targets on the team (10). He caught 6 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. His 69-yard touchdown early in the third quarter was the longest pass of the game.
Colby Parkinson had only one catch, but it was a 19-yard touchdown. Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, and Blake Corum added smaller catches.
| Player | Targets | Catches | Yards | TD | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | 9 | 7 | 123 | 1 | 37 |
| Cooper Kupp | 10 | 6 | 106 | 2 | 69 |
| Tutu Atwell | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Demarcus Robinson | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 10 |
| Colby Parkinson | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Blake Corum | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
How did the Rams run the ball?
Kyren Williams led the Rams on the ground with 15 carries for 86 yards, and his longest run was 18 yards. That is an average of about 5.7 yards per carry. Blake Corum added 5 carries for 21 yards. As a team, the Rams ran 24 times for 107 yards. None of their four touchdowns came on the ground, so the team leaned on Stafford’s arm in this game.
How did Drake Maye play for the Patriots?
Drake Maye completed 29 of 39 passes for 282 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He hit about 74 percent of his throws, which is a very good rate, and he was only a rookie that season. His day had some problems, though. The Rams sacked him three times for 25 yards, and he lost a fumble. His passer rating was 100.6.
Maye also helped with his legs. He ran three times for 27 yards, and his longest run was 16 yards. His two touchdown passes went to Kendrick Bourne (9 yards) and Vederian Lowe (4 yards). Lowe started the game as an offensive tackle, so that catch was an unusual one.
Which Patriots runners and receivers did well?
Rhamondre Stevenson was the main Patriots runner and receiver, with 20 carries for 73 yards and 4 catches for 16 yards. Antonio Gibson ran 4 times for 18 yards, Jamycal Hasty ran twice for 2 yards, and Marcus Jones ran once for 5 yards. As a team, New England ran 30 times for 125 yards. That is more rushing yards than the Rams had.
In the passing game, Maye spread the ball to eight different players. Hunter Henry had the most targets (9) and caught 6 passes for 63 yards. Kendrick Bourne caught all 5 passes thrown to him for 70 yards and a touchdown. DeMario Douglas had a 28-yard catch, which was the longest Patriots reception of the day.
| Player | Targets | Catches | Yards | TD | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Bourne | 5 | 5 | 70 | 1 | 21 |
| Hunter Henry | 9 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 15 |
| DeMario Douglas | 6 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 28 |
| Austin Hooper | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 19 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 6 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 13 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 4 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 9 |
| Vederian Lowe | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Antonio Gibson | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Which defensive players stood out?
The Rams defense made the bigger plays, with three sacks and one interception. Braden Fiske had two sacks for 18 yards, and Byron Young added one sack for 7 yards. Kamren Kinchens caught the Rams’ interception and returned it 9 yards. He also had 6 tackles and 2 assists.
Quentin Lake had 7 tackles and 4 assists. Christian Rozeboom had 4 tackles and 7 assists, which was the most assists on the team. Omar Speights had 5 tackles and 1 assist, and Kobie Turner had 3 tackles and 4 assists. Rookie Jared Verse had 1 tackle and 4 assists.
For the Patriots, Marcus Jones had 6 tackles and 3 assists, the most on the team. Jahlani Tavai had 4 tackles and 2 assists. Christian Gonzalez had 4 tackles, Christian Elliss had 3 tackles and 2 assists, and Christian Barmore had 3 tackles. Covers lists no sacks and no interceptions for New England.
How did the kickers and special teams do?
Joey Slye was perfect on field goals for the Patriots, making kicks from 32, 25, and 42 yards. However, he missed one extra point, the kick after the Lowe touchdown. Joshua Karty made all four extra points for the Rams, but the Rams were 0 for 1 on field goals.
Punting also tells a small story. Rams punter Ethan Evans kicked 4 times for 138 yards, and his longest punt was 50 yards. Patriots punter Bryce Baringer kicked twice for 74 yards, with a long of 42. On kick returns, Javon Baker had two returns for 62 yards for New England, including a 46-yarder. For the Rams, Xavier Smith had two returns for 58 yards. Overall, the Rams had 91 return yards and the Patriots had 62.
Why did the Rams win even though the Patriots had the ball longer?
The Rams won because they made big plays, scored in the red zone, and did not turn the ball over. The Patriots held the ball for 37 minutes and 20 seconds, while the Rams held it for only 22 minutes and 40 seconds. New England also had more first downs (26 to 19). Still, the Rams scored more points with fewer chances.
Here is the main team data from the box score:
| Team stat | Rams | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 19 | 26 |
| Rushing | 24 carries, 107 yards | 30 carries, 125 yards |
| Passing yards | 295 | 257 (after sack losses) |
| Sacks taken | 0 | 3 for 25 yards |
| Red zone | 3 of 4 (75%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Penalties | 7 for 66 yards | 7 for 45 yards |
| Possession | 22:40 | 37:20 |
Three numbers matter most. First, the red zone: the Rams scored on 75 percent of their trips, and the Patriots on only 40 percent. Second, turnovers: the Rams gave the ball away zero times, while New England lost one fumble and threw one interception. Third, big plays: by my math, the Rams gained about 402 yards on roughly 51 plays, which is close to 7.9 yards per play. The Patriots gained about 382 yards on roughly 72 plays, which is about 5.3 yards per play. The Rams did more with each snap.
Is this game part of a bigger history between the two teams?
Yes, but these teams do not meet often. The 2024 game was their first meeting since December 2020. Before that, the Patriots won four of the last five games between them, according to Covers.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2020 | Rams 24, Patriots 3 |
| February 3, 2019 (Super Bowl LIII) | Patriots 13, Rams 3 |
| December 4, 2016 | Patriots 26, Rams 10 |
| October 28, 2012 | Patriots 45, Rams 7 |
| October 26, 2008 | Patriots 23, Rams 16 |
The Rams’ 2026 regular season schedule does not list the Patriots. So the November 2024 game is still the latest meeting I could find, and its stats are the newest ones available.
Where can you check these numbers yourself?
You can check every number in this article on two public box score pages. Pro Football Reference has the full game page, with scoring plays, team stats, and player tables. Covers has a matchup page with the same score and similar player numbers, plus past meetings. Both pages show the same final score, the same scoring plays, and the same main player totals. Small things, like how a site lists tackles and assists, can look a little different from site to site.
Conclusion
The Rams beat the Patriots 28-22 because Stafford, Nacua, and Kupp made too many big plays for New England to stop. Maye played well enough to keep the game close, and Stevenson and the Patriots running game moved the ball. But two turnovers and a weak red zone day cost the Patriots. If you want to read more about either team, start with the box score pages in the sources below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who had the best stats in the Rams vs Patriots game?
Matthew Stafford had the best numbers. He completed 18 of 27 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns, with no interceptions. Puka Nacua (123 yards) and Cooper Kupp (106 yards and two touchdowns) also played very well. For the Patriots, Drake Maye threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns.
How many yards did each quarterback throw for?
Matthew Stafford threw for 295 yards on 18 completions. Drake Maye threw for 282 yards on 29 completions. Maye lost 25 yards on three sacks, so the Patriots’ net passing total was 257 yards. The Rams had no sacks against them, so their net passing total stayed at 295 yards.
When did the Rams and Patriots last play each other?
The latest meeting I could find was on November 17, 2024, when the Rams won 28-22 at Gillette Stadium. Before that, the teams met on December 10, 2020, and the Rams won 24-3. The Rams’ 2026 regular season schedule does not list the Patriots, so there is no new game this season.
