Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
17
FINAL
25
Los Angeles
Rams
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 25-17. This victory not only boosts the Rams' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race, making it a crucial win as the season progresses.
Fernando Mendoza led the Cardinals offensively, throwing for 321 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his capabilities under pressure. However, it was Kyren Williams who shined for the Rams with an impressive 103 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack and keeping the defense on its heels. Derrick Henry also made noise for Arizona, racking up 132 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Rams were formidable, with Myles Garrett leading the charge, recording three sacks and applying constant pressure on Mendoza. Quentin Lake added to the defensive effort with five total tackles, helping to stifle the Cardinals' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Garrett's relentless pursuit led to a critical sack that shifted momentum and allowed the Rams to maintain control in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 321 | 1 | 0 | 113.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 215 | 1 | 2 | 60.5 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 12 | 8 | 0.7 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 122 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 45 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 27 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 3 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 55 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 47 |

