Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
35
FINAL
17
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 35-17. The win puts the Cardinals in a strong position early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience against a division rival.
Quarterback Joe Milton led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 284 yards and four touchdowns, a performance that solidified his status as a key playmaker. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Rams had a standout game despite the loss, rushing for 109 yards and adding 93 receiving yards, demonstrating his dual-threat capabilities.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Malik Muhammad recorded four total tackles, while Walter Nolen III contributed with 1.5 sacks. Perhaps the most pivotal moment came from Curtis Jacobs, who intercepted two passes, effectively stifling any comeback hopes for the Rams and sealing the victory for Arizona.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 284 | 4 | 1 | 126.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 6 | 33% | 88 | 0 | 4 | 10.6 |
| Spencer Rattler | QB | 14 | 6 | 43% | 64 | 1 | 2 | 41.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 109 | 7.3 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 54 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 50 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 68 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Leonard Callaway | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Perkins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlos Cooper | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javier Smith | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| Luke Weatherford | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

