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Matthew Stafford is owning it after a rough Sunday night in Los Angeles. The Rams fell to the Broncos thirty to twenty six, with Stafford throwing two fourth quarter interceptions to Talanoa Hufanga, one returned for a score. That pick six was the thirty third of Stafford's career, an NFL record he never wanted. His response was straightforward — "I've got to be better, and I will be." The Rams will need him to be.
Meanwhile in the NFC East, Marcus Mariota just saved Washington's season. The Commanders were staring down an oh and three start before Mariota stepped up and delivered a statement win over the Seahawks. Washington desperately needed something to hold onto, and they got it. A performance that buys the coaching staff some breathing room and gives the fanbase something to feel good about heading into the week.
And over in the Ballon d'Or conversation, Brighton's Chema Andrés is throwing his full weight behind Harry Kane, calling the Bayern Munich striker the most deserving candidate on the planet right now. Kane has been quietly building one of the great striker careers in football, and voices like Andrés are making sure that case gets heard loud and clear.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
