Arizona
Cardinals
1-4
35
FINAL
30
Los Angeles
Rams
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 35-30. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, looking to solidify their standing in the competitive NFC West, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for a staggering 301 yards and secured five touchdowns on the day, showcasing his ability to find open targets effectively. Anthony Schwartz was a standout receiver, racking up 170 receiving yards and proving to be Darnold's favorite target, while Michael Penix Jr. made his mark for the Rams with 93 rushing yards, keeping the Cardinals' defense on its toes.
The Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in sealing the victory, highlighted by Zaven Collins, who not only led the team with four tackles but also recorded a sack and contributed to the pressure on the Rams' offense. The turning point in the game came late in the fourth quarter when Max Melton intercepted a potential game-tying drive from the Rams, allowing Arizona to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 301 | 5 | 1 | 112.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 184 | 3 | 1 | 92.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 11 | 93 | 8.5 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 91 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 45 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

