Garrett records three sacks as Rams beat Commanders

Myles Garrett marked his return from a seven-game absence with three sacks as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders 20-13 on November 8, giving the team its third consecutive win. One of Garrett’s sacks forced a fumble, and the Rams’ defense held Washington scoreless in the second half after trailing at halftime.

Garrett had been placed on injured reserve after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery following the Rams’ season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers. The team activated him from injured reserve on November 7. Coach Sean McVay said before the game that Garrett was expected to play against Washington.

Garrett’s first sack came in the second quarter and forced a fumble by Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The turnover helped the Rams score a field goal late in the half. Garrett added two sacks in the fourth quarter, including one after he had been penalized for offside.

Washington led 10-6 at halftime, but Los Angeles took the lead on Blake Corum’s 1-yard touchdown run during its first drive of the second half. Daniels later tied the score at 13-13 after a Matthew Stafford interception. Stafford then threw a touchdown pass to Puka Nacua,...