Arizona
Cardinals
0-0
7
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 42-7. This impressive victory not only sets the tone for the Rams' campaign but also leaves the Cardinals searching for answers after a tough opening week.
Quarterback Joe Milton shone brightly for Los Angeles, throwing for 251 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue contributed significantly on the ground with 64 rushing yards, while the Ramsโ aerial attack was complemented by solid performances from their receiving corps, including Trey McBride's notable 89 receiving yards for Arizona.
Defensively, the Rams were relentless, with Myles Garrett recording an impressive 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Cardinals' offensive rhythm throughout the game. Bobby Wagner added a crucial interception, sealing the Rams' dominance before halftime. The gameโs turning point came early in the second quarter when Los Angeles scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for Arizona and signaling the Rams' intent to contend this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 251 | 2 | 0 | 121.4 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 33 | 17 | 52% | 222 | 0 | 1 | 60.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 64 | 3.8 | โ | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 45 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 16 | 1.5 | โ | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rudy McGee | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 21 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Allen Lazard | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rudy McGee | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryl Peterson III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Feliciano | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

