Los Angeles
Rams
5-2
41
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
7-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 41-38 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This high-stakes battle showcased two explosive offenses and kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams vied for playoff positioning.
Ty Simpson led the Rams with a stellar performance, throwing for 355 yards and contributing significantly to the Rams' victory. Carson Hansen added a powerful ground game with 117 rushing yards, while the Cardinals' Joe Milton kept pace with an impressive five touchdown passes. Nyck Harbor was a standout receiver for Arizona, racking up 182 receiving yards and making key catches throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game was marked by pivotal moments, though no single defensive player dominated the stats. Will Johnson's five total tackles provided a steady presence for the Cardinals, while Zaven Collins added a sack that highlighted Arizona's efforts to pressure Simpson. Ultimately, the Rams' ability to convert in crucial moments, despite defensive challenges, proved to be the difference in this tightly contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 355 | 3 | 0 | 139.2 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 267 | 5 | 0 | 128.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Hansen | HB | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 10 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Cam Cook | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 19 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 66 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 78 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 52 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Carson Hansen | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garmon Randolph | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Pickett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 31 |
| Dominic Zvada | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 1 | 2 | 3 | 35 |

