Arizona
Cardinals
0-0
31
FINAL
51
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Arizona Cardinals 51-31 in Week 1 of the 2028 season. The victory not only marks a strong start for the Rams but also sets the tone for the rest of the campaign, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Julian Sayin was the standout of the day, throwing for an impressive 370 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Rams' offensive charge. Complementing his efforts was Johnny Wilson, who racked up an astounding 208 receiving yards, proving to be Sayin's favorite target throughout the game. This dynamic duo made their presence felt, consistently moving the chains and putting points on the board.
Defensively, the Rams made their mark with Grant Gardner recording two sacks and Jaylen Watson snagging two interceptions, both of which shifted momentum in Los Angeles' favor. The game’s turning point came when Watson's second interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the Rams a comfortable lead and forcing the Cardinals to play catch-up for the remainder of the contest. Overall, it was a comprehensive display from the Rams, highlighting their potential as serious contenders this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 370 | 4 | 3 | 97.6 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 271 | 3 | 3 | 69.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Mitch Way | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 8 | 208 | 26.0 | 116 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 54 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 66 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Mitch Way | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Gardner | CB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | SAM | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Reed | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Ross | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 |

