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Arizona Cardinals hold off Rams for 18-16 victory at SoFi Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Arizona Cardinals hold off Rams for 18-16 victory at SoFi Stadium

Summary

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 on October 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. The Cardinals' defense significantly improved after allowing an average of 37 points per game in the prior weeks. They held the Rams to just 16 points, while the Cardinals operated an efficient, ball-control offense, gaining 338 yards. The team previously defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 earlier in the season at the same venue, showcasing strong defensive play in both contests. The Cardinals seek to build on this performance as they move into their next matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals improve to 2-0 at SoFi Stadium this season.
•Arizona's defense limited the Rams to 16 points.
•Cardinals held a significant time-of-possession advantage.
•They previously defeated the Chargers 26-14 at SoFi Stadium.
•Next, the Cardinals aim to repeat this performance in Week 7.

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The Arizona Cardinals have done the unthinkable in 2026. They have played at SoFi Stadium twice and had two great games at the venue.After the Cardinals‘ defense spent the previous four weeks allowing 37.0 points per game, they returned to Los Angeles on Sunday and beat the Rams 18-16. That’s now twice that the Cardinals […] The post Arizona Cardinals’ Upset Win Reveals A Stunning Contradiction appeared first on HEAVY.
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