Just two days after being claimed off waivers from the Panthers, newly acquired Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield engineered a 98-yard, game-winning touchdown drive, capped off with a 23-yard touchdown pass to receiver Van Jefferson to beat the Raiders 17–16 and snap a six-game losing streak.
John Wolford started the game for the Rams but was pulled after one series in favor of Mayfield. Mayfield, who was obviously playing with a limited understanding of the Rams’ playbook, performed quite well given the circumstances, as he completed 22 of 35 passes for 230 yards and the touchdown pass to Jefferson.
When asked whether this week was the first time Mayfield and Jefferson had met, the quarterback used the opportunity to crack a joke about Jefferson from their college days.
