Cardinals upset Rams in LA with late field goal for 18-16 win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium on October 18, 2026. The Cardinals, who had been 13.5-point underdogs, secured their first victory since the season opener. Chad Ryland kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired, closing out a game where Arizona did not score a touchdown. The Rams managed a late touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford but ultimately fell short as they struggled with mistakes and penalties throughout the match. With this loss, the Rams dropped to a disappointing 2-4 record this season, tying with the Cardinals.
- •Cardinals score all points via field goals, totaling six drives.
- •Matthew Stafford throws two touchdowns but struggles early.
- •Rams commit multiple penalties, impacting key plays.
- •Arizona improves to 1-5 with this victory.
- •Game highlighted by a last-minute drive leading to the game-winner.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from Rams' embarrassing loss to Cardinals
- 12:22 AMCBS NFL — Meltdown in LA: What went wrong for Rams as Cardinals earn largest upset of the season
"The Rams suffered a shocking loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, dropping them to 2-4 on the year.
"The Rams fall to 2-4 and have a whole host of issues
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 12:53 AM5 takeaways from Rams' embarrassing loss to Cardinals
The Rams suffered a shocking loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, dropping them to 2-4 on the year.
- CBS NFLOct 19, 2026, 12:22 AMMeltdown in LA: What went wrong for Rams as Cardinals earn largest upset of the season
The Rams fall to 2-4 and have a whole host of issues
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