Arizona
Cardinals
1-3
20
FINAL
7
Los Angeles
Rams
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a gritty matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 20 to 7, securing a crucial victory in Week 5 of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Cardinals showcased their resilience, while the Rams struggled to find their rhythm on offense.
Bryce Young led the charge for Arizona, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Tre Tucker emerged as his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains. Jeremiyah Love added a solid ground attack with 60 rushing yards, complementing the passing game and keeping the Rams' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Cardinals were relentless, with Budda Baker leading the team with four tackles and providing key stops throughout the game. Josh Sweat was a disruptive force, recording two sacks that not only pressured Rams quarterback Ty Simpson but also shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Karson Sharar's interception halted a potential Rams scoring drive, allowing Arizona to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 217 | 0 | 1 | 61.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 205 | 2 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 77 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Teddy Sheffield | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manuel Iglesias | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Matthews | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

