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Raiders Fall to Rams 35-21 in Home Defeat

The loss at Allegiant Stadium marks the fourth straight defeat for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football

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The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Rams 35-21 at Allegiant Stadium, marking a fourth consecutive loss for the team. The defeat drops the Raiders to a 3-4 season record as they struggled to overcome a 22-point deficit entering the final quarter.

Why it matters

The loss extends a difficult stretch for the franchise, which now sits at 3-4 on the season. Fans are left to watch the team attempt to break their current losing streak following this significant setback in front of a home crowd.

The Raiders dropped to a 3-4 season record following the 35-21 loss at Allegiant Stadium. This defeat continues a four-game losing streak for the team, matching the Rams at 3-4 on the season.

The players

Las Vegas Raiders

The professional football team based in Las Vegas currently holding a 3-4 record.

Los Angeles Rams

The visiting professional football team that defeated the Raiders to reach a 3-4 record.

Matthew Stafford

The Rams quarterback who set a new franchise record for passing touchdowns during the game.

Kirk Cousins

The Raiders quarterback who threw two touchdowns in the loss.

The details

The Rams offense was anchored by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Puka Nacua to set a franchise record of 155 career passing touchdowns. While the Raiders attempted a late comeback in the fourth quarter with a 37-yard touchdown from Kirk Cousins to Tre Tucker and a 15-yard score to Ashton Jeanty, they could not overcome the 22-point deficit established by the start of the final frame.

Timeline

  1. Second quarter, 4:15 remaining: Matthew Stafford set the Rams all-time passing touchdown record.

  2. Fourth quarter: The Raiders attempted a late comeback.

  3. October 25, 2026: The Rams defeated the Raiders 35-21.

Beyond the Strip

This game places the Raiders squarely within the middle-to-lower tier of the 2026 NFL regular season standings. The loss forces the team to address their consistency issues as they fall to a 3-4 record alongside the Rams.

Fans heading to the area near Allegiant Stadium should note that the loss continues the team's ongoing four-game skid. Season ticket holders and followers should track the next game announcement to see if the team can break the current losing streak.

The takeaway

The team must evaluate its offensive performance to break the current four-game slide. Keep an eye on the upcoming schedule to see how the coaching staff adjusts the roster after this home defeat.

Further reading

For more news on the team, visit the Football section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.

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