Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
58
FINAL
36
Los Angeles
Rams
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 58-36, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 6 of the 2026 season. The Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess, putting up an impressive performance that overwhelmed the Rams.
Saquon Barkley was the star of the night for Arizona, rushing for a staggering 353 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Sam LaPorta contributed significantly as a receiver, racking up 126 yards and helping to stretch the field. On the other side, Kyler Murray put up strong numbers for the Rams, finishing with 274 passing yards and four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cardinals' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals were able to disrupt the Rams' rhythm at critical moments, highlighted by an interception from Xavier Watts that halted a potential scoring drive. Despite the Rams' strong showing in the passing game, Derwin James Jr. led his team with four tackles but struggled to contain Barkley. The game turned decisively in the second quarter, as the Cardinals exploded for three unanswered touchdowns, effectively sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 12 | 274 | 4 | 4 | 87.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 14 | 211 | 2 | 1 | 111.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 28 | 353 | 12.6 | 4 | 72 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 56 |

