Los Angeles
Rams
0-2
14
FINAL
40
Arizona
Cardinals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams 40-14 in Week 3 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the NFC West. The victory showcased the Cardinals' dominance, particularly as they look to establish themselves as postseason contenders early in the season.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 323 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with Chris Brazzell II, who racked up 99 receiving yards, was pivotal in breaking down the Rams' defense. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren led Los Angeles on the ground with 69 rushing yards, but it was clear the Rams' offense struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Kwity Paye recorded a sack that disrupted the Rams' rhythm, while Sean Taylor’s interception helped spark a scoring drive that extended Arizona's lead. The Cardinals’ defensive pressure and timely turnovers were crucial in turning the tide and ensuring a decisive victory over their division rivals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 39 | 29 | 323 | 3 | 0 | 124.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 34 | 23 | 209 | 1 | 2 | 69.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 63 | 3.3 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Miles Sanders | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Taylor | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Randle | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

