Cardinals at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 17, Arizona Cardinals 13 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Cardinals 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Rams 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMatthew Stafford 208 yds passingJustin Fields 70 yds rushingPuka Nacua 82 yds receivingAshtyn Davis 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 380 · 264Passing yards 208 · 208Rushing yards 172 · 56Completions 20/45 · 17/32Yards per carry 6.4 · 2.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a tightly contested Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-13, solidifying their position in the competitive landscape of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Rams emerged victorious in front of their home crowd.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led the charge with a strong performance, throwing for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was his favorite target, racking up 82 receiving yards, while Arizona's Justin Fields showcased his legs, leading all rushers with 70 yards on the ground. Stafford's efficiency and ability to connect in the red zone proved crucial for the Rams' success.
Defensively, the Rams stepped up at key moments, with Myles Garrett making an impact with two sacks, disrupting Arizona's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Kam Curl intercepted a pass, effectively sealing the game for Los Angeles. The Cardinals struggled to find their footing against the Rams' defense, ultimately falling just short in their bid for victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 20/45 | 44% | 208 | 0 | 2 | 39.8 |
Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 17/32 | 53% | 208 | 2 | 0 | 94.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 31 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 16 | 50 | 3.1 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||||
| Devin DuvernayWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Rams | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 34 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||
| Garrett WilliamsFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BurchREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante StillsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rams | |||||
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 1 | 53 |
Rams | |||
| Brandon McManusK | 1/1 | 2 | 34 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
