Cardinals earn narrow win against Rams to snap NFC West losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
On October 18, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium. The Cardinals had not won against an NFC West opponent since the end of the 2024-25 season. Despite struggling offensively and failing to reach the end zone, Arizona’s defense limited the Rams to 286 total yards and forced key turnovers. Kicker Chad Ryland scored all of the Cardinals' points, including the game-winning field goal in the final seconds. The victory marks a much-needed turnaround after a tough start to the season.
- •Arizona ended a four-game losing streak against NFC West opponents.
- •Chad Ryland kicked all 18 points for the Cardinals.
- •The Cardinals' defense held the Rams to under 300 yards.
- •The victory came after a blowout loss to the Lions the previous week.
- •The Rams struggled offensively, particularly on the ground.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Strong Defense Helps Cardinals End NFC West Losing Streak
"The Arizona Cardinals had not won a game against an NFC West opponent since the final week of the 2024-25 season. They had lost four straight ugly games to open...
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