Cardinals rally past Rams, drop Los Angeles to 2-4

The Arizona Cardinals achieved an 18-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on October 18, 2026. A controversial late penalty on the Rams helped set up the game-winning 43-yard field goal by Chad Ryland with no time remaining. The Rams, despite entering the season with high expectations, have struggled and now sit with a 2-4 record, jeopardizing their playoff aspirations. They were tied at the bottom of the NFC West with the Cardinals following the game, both trailing the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers.

• 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals send reeling Rams to 2-4 and in danger of missing the playoffs with late rally aided by controversial penalty