The Commanders vs Rams Week 9 Preview brings a 4-4 Los Angeles team to Northwest Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Washington looks to build on its win over Philadelphia while the Rams aim to keep their recent momentum.
Current Odds
As of Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Rams are 4 to 4.5-point road favorites.
The under/over total sits near 47.5 points.
Lines can still move before Sunday’s kickoff.
Records Against the Spread and Straight Up
The Commanders stand at 2-4-1 this season. They are 4-3 against the spread. Their games have gone over in four of seven contests.
The Rams sit at 4-4, but are 3-5 against the spread. They have been over four times and under four times.
Last Week’s Results
Commanders
Washington overcame a slow start to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10 on Sunday Night Football in Week 8.
After falling behind 10–0 in the first half, quarterback Jayden Daniels—who threw for 217 yards and a touchdown—rallied the offense as Washington scored 27 unanswered points. The Commanders’ defense pitched a shutout over the final three quarters, powered by standout performances from a rejuvenated secondary and front-seven pressure, handing Philadelphia its sixth consecutive loss and improving Washington’s record to 2–4–1.
Rams
Los Angeles locked up a 24–9 victory over the Chargers in Week 8, securing their first back-to-back wins of the season. Much like the Commanders, the Rams overcame a sluggish start, failing to pick up a single first down until late in the second quarter while trailing 9–3.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 157 yards and an 18-yard touchdown to Puka Nacua, who hauled in 11 receptions for 80 yards. The Rams’ rushing attack wore down the Chargers in the second half, highlighted by a 23-yard touchdown run from Blake Corum and a 1-yard score from Kyren Williams, while the defence completely shut down Justin Herbert to keep the Chargers winless.
Head-to-Head Records
The Commanders lead the all-time series 26-15-1.
Here are the exact results from the last five meetings:
- December 17, 2023 – Rams 28, Commanders 20 at SoFi Stadium
- October 11, 2020 – Rams 30, Commanders 10 at FedExField
- September 17, 2017 – Commanders 27, Rams 20 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- September 20, 2015 – Commanders 24, Rams 10 at FedExField
- December 7, 2014 – Rams 24, Commanders 0 at FedExField
Weather Expected
Forecasts for Sunday afternoon at Northwest Stadium call for sunny skies. Temperatures at the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff should sit in the low-to-mid 60s. West winds of 5-10 mph are expected. Precipitation chances remain near zero.
Conditions point to a clean, dry game with minimal weather impact.
Team Injury Reports
Commanders
| Player | Injury | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treylon Burks | Foot | Out | Missed practice all week |
| Dyami Brown | Calf | Out | Missed Friday practice |
| Jer’Zhan Newton | Pectoral | Questionable | Full participant but listed Q |
| Jayden Daniels | Left Elbow | Full | Full participant; expected to start |
| Stefon Diggs | — | Full | Expected to play |
Rams
| Player | Injury | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | Shoulder | Out | Season-ending injury |
| Terrance Ferguson | Ankle/Hamstring | Out | Ruled out after Friday practice |
| Trent McDuffie | Back | Questionable | Missed practice most of week |
| Kam Curl | Foot | Questionable | Limited Friday |
| Colby Parkinson | Ribs | Questionable | Limited Friday |
| Myles Garrett | Knee | Expected to play | Returning from IR |
| Matthew Stafford | — | Full | Healthy and expected to start |
Fantasy Projections
Commanders
| Player | Pos | Projected Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 16.0 – 19.0 | Dual-threat upside at home |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 11.0 – 14.0 (PPR) | Primary target with others out |
| Rachaad White / Austin Ekeler | RB | 9.5 – 12.5 (PPR) | Backfield volume expected |
| Antonio Williams / other WRs | WR | 7.5 – 10.5 (PPR) | Increased opportunity |
| Tight End group | TE | 6.0 – 9.0 (PPR) | Red-zone upside |
Rams
| Player | Pos | Projected Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 16.5 – 19.5 | Steady production with weapons |
| Kyren Williams | RB | 14.0 – 17.5 (PPR) | Heavy workload and scoring potential |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 13.0 – 16.5 (PPR) | Primary receiver targets remain high |
| Blake Corum | RB | 8.0 – 11.0 (PPR) | Change-of-pace and goal-line role |
| Tyler Higbee / Colby Parkinson | TE | 7.0 – 10.0 (PPR) | Reliable tight-end volume |
Washington Commanders Prop Bets
- Jayden Daniels OVER 0.5 Interceptions (+124) — Leaning into a turnover prop given his high pressure rate against two-high coverages and the Rams’ ability to force picks.
- Jayden Daniels OVER 211.5 Passing Yards (-114) — Looking for Daniels to rely heavily on his arm against a stout Rams defense.
- Jayden Daniels OVER 37.5 Rushing Yards (-114) — Capitalizing on his dual-threat mobility and potential scramble opportunities when plays break down.
- Stefon Diggs Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+200) — With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Diggs has taken over as Jayden Daniels’ primary target, entering this matchup on a two-game touchdown streak.
- Rachaad White Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+130) — White leads the goal-line rushing projections for Washington and is a strong candidate to find the end zone against the Rams’ front.
- Jayden Daniels Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+230) — With the Rams’ pass rush expected to bring heavy pressure, Daniels will likely find plenty of opportunities to scramble near the goal line.
Los Angeles Rams Prop Bets
- Kyren Williams OVER 57.5 Rushing Yards (-109) — Backing the Rams’ lead back against a Washington rush defense that has struggled to stop the run.
- Kyren Williams Anytime Touchdown Scorer (-155) — A high-value play given his heavy red-zone usage and Washington’s thinned-out front.
- Tyler Higbee Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+270) — Targeting a mismatch against a Commanders defense that has given up numerous touchdowns to opposing tight ends.
- Matthew Stafford OVER 258.5 Passing Yards — Based on expected passing volume and efficiency against Washington’s secondary.
Summary
The Commanders vs Rams Week 9 Preview delivers a key early-afternoon matchup. Washington tries to string together wins at home while Los Angeles looks to stay in the NFC West race.
Washington will definitely cover the spread and look for the score to be below the 47.5.
Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Betting Glossary
Spread / ATS: The number of points the favorite must win by.
Over/Under: A bet on whether total points go over or under the set number.
SU: Straight up (win-loss record without the spread).
ATS: Against the spread.
Implied probability: The chance of winning suggested by the odds.