Rams drop to 2-4 after upset loss to Cardinals, McVay critical of team

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Rams drop to 2-4 after upset loss to Cardinals, McVay critical of team
Summary

The Los Angeles Rams suffered an unexpected 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home, plunging their record to 2-4. Coach Sean McVay expressed frustration over critical errors and self-inflicted mistakes, stating he can't identify solutions. The offense struggled, not scoring until late in the game. McVay emphasized the need to avoid unforced errors as the Rams prepare for upcoming games against teams with.500 or worse records.

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  • •Rams fall to 2-4 after losing to Cardinals 18-16.
  • •McVay cites critical errors and unforced mistakes as key issues.
  • •Rams scored late, failing to reach double digits until the fourth quarter.
  • •Next four games are against teams at.500 or worse.
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  • 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay sends blunt message after upset loss: 'Nothing positive I can say'
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The preseason Super Bowl favorites dropped to 2-4 with a surprise loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

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