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2019.10.21 12:31 GMT+8

Rams beat Falcons after Ramsey's arrival, Packers take down Raiders

Updated 2019.10.21 12:31 GMT+8
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Jared Goff #of the Los Angeles Rams throws the ball in the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

Jared Goff threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in the Los Angeles Rams' return to the site of last season's Super Bowl loss to beat the reeling Atlanta Falcons 37-10 on Sunday.

Jalen Ramsey's entrance boosted the Rams' hopes they can return to the postseason. The Rams (4-3) snapped a three-game losing streak in Ramsey's debut, the former All-Pro cornerback acquired from Jacksonville earlier in the week.

With Ramsey's addition to the secondary, the Los Angeles defense enjoyed a productive day with five sacks, an interception and a fumble return for a touchdown.

''We're back on track,'' said linebacker Dante Fowler, who had three sacks and a forced fumble.

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is unable to make a reception in front of Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Los Angeles Rams in the game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

Coach Sean McVay was impressed by Ramsey's ability to prepare for the game following Tuesday's trade from Jacksonville.

''I can't say enough about his ability to digest the game plan. I think it's just a real credit to our defensive coaches and then Jalen's ability…to come in on short notice with such short practice time and do what he did. It was a good boost to our team, to be sure," said McVay.

Injured Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons lays on the field in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

The Falcons (1-6) suffered their fifth straight loss. Moreover, Matt Ryan's exit with an ankle injury provided a painful reminder the team has little remaining hope of making it to the postseason.

Ryan's right leg bent awkwardly as he was sacked by Aaron Donald in the fourth quarter, causing a fumble that Donald recovered.

Ryan limped off the field and was escorted to the medical tent on the sideline. He walked to the locker room, still favoring the ankle, with 7:36 remaining in the game.

Dan Quinn, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

Coach Dan Quinn said he did not know the severity of Ryan's injury. Ryan wore a walking boot in the locker room and was not made available for his usual postgame news conference.

Donald was credited with a sack, forced fumble and recovery on the play. It was the Rams' fifth sack of Ryan, matching the five sacks by Atlanta's defense this season – none in the last four games.

''That amount of quarterback hits and sacks for sure was a real factor in this game,'' said Quinn.

Rodgers throws Packers a victory with five TDs

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass in the game against the Oakland Raiders at the Lambeau Field, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterful performance, throwing five touchdowns and running for another as the Green Bay Packers rolled over the Oakland Raiders 42-24 on Sunday.

Rodgers carved up the Raiders' defense, finishing with 429 yards passing and completing 25 of 31 for the Packers, who improved to 6-1 under new head coach Matt LaFleur.

"A lot of times that ball leaves his hand, I'm always like in awe. So, yeah, he's pretty good," LaFleur said of his star quarterback Rodgers.

Jake Kumerow #16 and Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the game against the Oakland Raiders at the Lambeau Field, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

Rodgers completed all but six passing attempts, connecting for a 74-yard touchdown with receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling halfway through the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.

He helped swing the game late in the first half by hitting Jake Kumerow with a 37 yard touchdown pass and then wasting no time getting on the board early in the third with a drive that was capped by the quarterback's three yard run to extend the Packers lead to 28-10.

Oakland dropped to 3-3 on the season as they are in the midst of a miserable six week stretch of no home games. They had a bye last week.

Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders passes the football in the game against the Green Bay Packers at the Lambeau Field, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

With Green Bay having just taken a 14-10 lead, the Raiders offense got into scoring position on a 48-yard catch by tight end Darren Waller to the Packers three-yard line.

But Oakland quarterback Derek Carr fumbled the ball on the goal line and it bounced out of the end zone, resulting in a turnover and touchback for the Packers.

Green Bay took advantage with a touchdown and potential 14-point swing on Rodgers' long touchdown pass to Kumerow and run down the sideline with 12 seconds left in the half.

Jake Kumerow #16 of the Green Bay Packers dives for the pylon to score a touchdown as Daryl Worley #20 of the Oakland Raiders is unable to make the tackle in the game at the Lambeau Field, October 20, 2019. /VCG Photo

The Packers got the ball back to start the second half. On the first play from scrimmage, Rodgers connected with Valdes-Scantling for a gain of 59 yards. That set the stage for Rodgers to ramble into the end zone for his running touchdown.

Jake Kumerow #16 of the Green Bay Packers dives for the pylon to score a touchdown during the second quarter as Daryl Worley #20 of the Oakland Raiders is unable to make the tackle in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019"I think this was the most complete that I've played," Rodgers said. "I felt good about the timing. There was a lot of balls thrown on time, and obviously the line played fantastic."

Other games on Sunday included (away teams came first):

Miami Dolphins 21-31 Buffalo Bills

Jacksonville Jaguars 27-17 Cincinnati Bengals

Minnesota Vikings 42-30 Detroit Lions

Houston Texans 23-30 Indianapolis Colts

San Francisco 49ers 9-0 Washington Redskins

Arizona Cardinals 27-21 New York Giants

Los Angeles Chargers 20-23 Tennessee Titans

New Orleans Saints 36-25 Chicago Bears

Baltimore Ravens 30-16 Seattle Seahawks

Philadelphia Eagles 10-37 Dallas Cowboys

(With input from agencies)

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