Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
16
FINAL
10
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 16-10. This Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum early in the year. The Rams managed to hold off a late surge from the Cardinals, securing their first victory of the season.
On the offensive side, Carson Beck led the Cardinals with a strong performance, throwing for 208 yards, while Kyren Williams paced the Rams' ground game with 73 rushing yards. Trey McBride was a standout for Arizona, racking up 135 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Despite these efforts, the Rams' offense proved just enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Rams made critical plays that shaped the outcome of the game. Cole Holcomb led the team with four total tackles, while Byron Young's two sacks were pivotal in disrupting the Cardinals' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Will Johnson intercepted a pass, giving Arizona a chance to pull ahead, but the Rams' defense responded, maintaining their lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 208 | 0 | 3 | 54.9 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 126 | 0 | 2 | 36.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 15 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 55 | 3.9 | 9 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 52 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 22 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |

