Tutu Atwell's 88-yard game-winning TD was one for the record books

Coming into Week 4, Tutu Atwell had just one catch for 4 yards on the season. He was barely involved on offense despite signing a $10 million contract in the offseason, but his number was finally called on Sunday and he delivered.

With just under 2 minutes left in the game, Matthew Stafford threw deep to Atwell, who lost his defender with a nifty route to the outside and up the field. Atwell hauled it in and cruised to the end zone for an 88-yard touchdown, giving the Rams a 27-20 lead and breaking the tie with Indianapolis.

They held on to win by that exact score, making it the game-winning touchdown. It’s rare for a go-ahead touchdown to be scored from that distance that late in a game, but Atwell came through in the clutch.

It was the second-longest go-ahead touchdown pass in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime since the 1970 merger. Additionally, it was the longest go-ahead touchdown from scrimmage in the final two minutes of a game this century.

Crazy stat: Matthew Stafford's 88-yard TD to Tutu Atwell with 1:33 left is the 2nd-longest go-ahead TD pass in the final 2 minutes of the 4th quarter/OT since the 1970 merger.— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 29, 2025

From ESPN Research: Tutu Atwell's 88-yard touchdown was the longest go-ahead scrimmage touchdown in the final two minutes of a game this century.— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) September 28, 2025

Individually, the touchdown made history for Stafford and Atwell, too.

It was the longest touchdown catch of Atwell's career and the longest touchdown pass Stafford has ever thrown, and certainly a play neither guy will ever forget.

WR Tutu Atwell's 88-yard touchdown is the longest in his career and the longest passing touchdown of QB Matthew Stafford's career. It was the eighth receiving touchdown of at least 88 yards in Rams history.#Rams | #RamsHousepic.twitter.com/vCGhGace9Z— Los Angeles Rams PR (@TheLARamsPR) September 29, 2025

Atwell may not be a high-volume receiver but when he gets his opportunities, he usually makes plays for the Rams.

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