Los Angeles
Rams
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10
FINAL
21
Arizona
Cardinals
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Los Angeles Rams 21-10, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2027 season. With both teams eager to make an early statement, the Cardinals emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defense.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Dante Moore, who threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise and precision under pressure. Jeremiyah Love added a balanced rushing attack with 49 yards, while Jordan Whittington of the Rams shined in the receiving game, racking up 135 yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their mark with key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Josh Sweat recorded a critical sack, while Keisean Nixon secured an interception, halting a Rams drive that could have shifted the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Moore connected with a receiver for a touchdown, giving Arizona a lead they would never relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 248 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 229 | 1 | 1 | 89.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 9 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 58 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 39 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bub Means | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Simon | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Watts | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 36 |

