Rams at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 31, St. Louis Rams 28 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Rams 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Cardinals 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPMatt Leinart 255 yds passingSteven Jackson 144 yds rushingLarry Fitzgerald 114 yds receivingAdrian Wilson 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 351 · 286Passing yards 207 · 231Rushing yards 144 · 55Completions 13/34 · 16/40Yards per carry 12.0 · 11.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the St. Louis Rams with a final score of 31-28. This victory keeps the Cardinals firmly in the playoff race as the season heads into its final stretch, making each win increasingly critical.
Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart showcased his skills, throwing for 255 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. On the receiving end, Larry Fitzgerald was a standout, racking up 114 yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Rams running back Steven Jackson had a strong performance as well, rushing for 144 yards but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Adrian Wilson was a key contributor with two interceptions and four total tackles, providing a spark at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Wilson’s second interception halted a Rams drive, allowing the Cardinals to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Marc BulgerQB | 13/34 | 38% | 233 | 1 | 6 | 32.7 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Matt LeinartQB | 16/40 | 40% | 255 | 3 | 6 | 47.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Steven JacksonHB | 12 | 144 | 12.0 | 11 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Torry HoltWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Edgerrin JamesHB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Anquan BoldinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlyle HolidayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Torry HoltWR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaac BruceWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 10 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Joseph KlopfensteinTE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 38 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kevin CurtisWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Steven JacksonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Larry FitzgeraldWR | 6 | 114 | 19.0 | 24 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Bryant JohnsonWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Leonard PopeTE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Edgerrin JamesHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 34 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Anquan BoldinWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| John HillCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| William WitherspoonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Corey ChavousSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony HargroveREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard LittleREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric MooreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La'Roi GloverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Herbert ReedSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy KennedyDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Adrian WilsonSS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric GreenFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bert BerryLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron FranciscoFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antrel RolleCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chike OkeaforREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell DockettDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JohnsonSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Ronald BartellFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert GriffithFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hanik MilliganSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome CarterSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fakhir BrownCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David MacklinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Matt WareCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald HayesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis FisherCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dwaine CarpenterFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Jeff WilkinsK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Neil RackersK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |
| Scott PlayerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |