- Q1 9:41FGLARBlake Grupe 44 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Q1 5:37FGARIChad Ryland 34 Yd Field Goal3–3
- Q2 14:51FGARIChad Ryland 30 Yd Field Goal6–3
- Q2 8:23TDLARBlake Corum 15 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)6–9
- Q2 0:46FGARIChad Ryland 22 Yd Field Goal9–9
- Q3 6:25FGARIChad Ryland 38 Yd Field Goal12–9
- Q4 9:28FGARIChad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal15–9
- Q4 0:47TDLARColby Parkinson 6 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Ethan Evans Kick)15–16
- Q4 0:00FGARIChad Ryland 43 Yd Field Goal18–16
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 18, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium. Chad Ryland kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Arizona its second victory of the season.
Ryland made all 6 of his field goal attempts and supplied every Cardinals point. His final kick completed a late response after the Rams had moved ahead.
Los Angeles threatened to take the game on its final offensive drive. Puka Nacua delivered a 42-yard reception to help set up a touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson.
That scoring play covered 5 yards and put the outcome back in doubt. Arizona then received help from an unnecessary roughness penalty on its answering possession.
The penalty helped place the Cardinals in position for Ryland's winning attempt. He finished a perfect kicking performance by sending the ball through at the buzzer.
Arizona's special teams provided the difference in a close game largely controlled by the defenses.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 19 |
| Total yards | 338 | 286 |
| Net passing yards | 218 | 194 |
| Rushing yards | 120 | 92 |
| Yards per play | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-15 | 4-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 0-5 | 2-4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-51 | 4-31 |
| Time of possession | 34:52 | 25:08 |
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams — NFL Game Analysis
Arizona Cardinals defeated Los Angeles Rams 18–16, a 2-point margin. Arizona Cardinals led in total offense, 338 to 286. Arizona Cardinals led in rushing yards, 120 to 92. Arizona Cardinals converted 5 of 15 third downs; Los Angeles Rams converted 4 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Arizona Cardinals
Passing
- #7Jacoby Brissett
Rushing
- #20Bam Knight
- #22Tyler Allgeier
- #7Jacoby Brissett
Receiving
- #85Trey McBride
- #17Kendrick Bourne
- #14Michael Wilson
- #86Jalen Brooks
- #84Elijah Higgins
- #20Bam Knight
- #22Tyler Allgeier
Defense
- #1Mack Wilson Sr.
- #50Jack Gibbens
- #21Garrett Williams
- #3Budda Baker
- #16Max Melton
- #42Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
- #10Josh Sweat
- #52Jordan Burch
- #0Cody Simon
- #55Dante Stills
- #97Walter Nolen III
- #25Zaven Collins
- #91L.J. Collier
- #85Trey McBride
- #13Kei'Trel Clark
- #29Denzel Burke
- #59Casey Kreiter
- #80Simi Fehoko
- #36Kitan Crawford
- #35Kalen King
- #51Roy Lopez
- #56Darius Robinson
Los Angeles Rams
Passing
- #9Matthew Stafford
Rushing
- #23Kyren Williams
- #24Blake Corum
- #87Davis Allen
Receiving
- #12Puka Nacua
- #17Davante Adams
- #84Colby Parkinson
- #89Tyler Higbee
- #24Blake Corum
- #23Kyren Williams
- #4Konata Mumpfield
Defense
- #53Nate Landman
- #30Josh Wallace
- #3Kam Curl
- #37Quentin Lake
- #35Jaylen Watson
- #0Byron Young
- #5Kamren Kinchens
- #10Josaiah Stewart
- #2Jaylen McCollough
- #48Omar Speights
- #99Aaron Donald
- #47Wesley Bailey
- #90Tyler Davis
- #97Poona Ford
- #55Braden Fiske
- #1Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
- #91Kobie Turner
- #49Joe Cardona
- #19Blake Grupe
- #94Desjuan Johnson
- #57Ty Hamilton