Los Angeles
Rams
12-4
20
FINAL
30
Arizona
Cardinals
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a key Week 2 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 30-20, solidifying their early-season momentum. The victory was crucial for the Cardinals as they aim to establish themselves as contenders in a competitive conference.
Quarterback Carson Beck showcased his talent, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Arizona offense with precision. He connected often with Trey McBride, who racked up an impressive 158 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. Jeremiyah Love contributed on the ground with 61 rushing yards, providing balance to the Cardinals' attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals were a force to be reckoned with, particularly Alontae Taylor, who snagged two interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of Arizona. Byron Young added pressure with a key sack, while Lewis Cine topped the tackle chart with five stops. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Taylor's second interception halted a Rams drive, allowing the Cardinals to extend their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 26 | 19 | 297 | 3 | 1 | 133.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 24 | 15 | 223 | 2 | 4 | 81.0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 9 | 158 | 17.6 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Finney Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joenel Aguero | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Bywater | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Woodring | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 48 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

