Los Angeles
Rams
0-7
7
FINAL
27
Arizona
Cardinals
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams with a commanding 27-7 victory. With postseason aspirations on the line, this win solidified the Cardinals' position in the playoff hunt while leaving the Rams looking for answers as they faced a critical stretch of the season.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Michael Wilson proved to be his favorite target, racking up 126 receiving yards and making crucial catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, helping to keep the Rams' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Rams struggled to contain the Cardinals' offensive onslaught, though Nate Landman did lead the team with eight tackles. Despite Byron Young's impressive 1.5 sacks, the Los Angeles defense could not generate enough pressure to disrupt Green's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Green connected with Wilson for a long touchdown, shifting the momentum firmly in Arizona's favor and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 25 | 81% | 350 | 2 | 1 | 121.7 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 128 | 1 | 1 | 61.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 21 | 54 | 2.6 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 17 | 52 | 3.1 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 79 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Wade | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

