Cardinals and Rams tied 9-9 at halftime amid kick troubles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are tied 9-9 at halftime in their matchup. Both teams have had issues in the red zone, with Arizona scoring three field goals and Los Angeles struggling offensively, totaling only 107 yards and eight first downs. The Rams faced adversity when kicker Blake Grupe suffered a knee injury while attempting to tackle Devin Duvernay after a kickoff return. This led to a failed two-point conversion attempt following Matthew Stafford's touchdown pass. Arizona sacked Stafford twice in the first half, while quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 11 of 17 passes for 119 yards with an interception. Arizona will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
- •Arizona is 3-of-7 on third downs.
- •Los Angeles has 107 total yards in the first half.
- •Blake Grupe is doubtful to return after a knee injury.
- •Cardinals sack Matthew Stafford twice in the first half.
- •Arizona will receive the second-half kickoff.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals, Rams tied at 9-9 at halftime
"The Cardinals have ben giving the Rams all they can handle and the two teams are tied 9-9 at halftime.
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