Rams drop to last in NFC West after loss to Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Arizona Cardinals 18-16 on October 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. The Rams, now at 2-4, experienced a second consecutive loss, struggling to execute offensively while the Cardinals relied solely on six field goals to secure victory. Key players like Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay acknowledged issues with team fundamentals and performance. The Rams' possession time and total yardage were significantly lower than the Cardinals, highlighting their challenges in this matchup.
- •Rams fall to 2-4, last in NFC West standings.
- •Cardinals win with six field goals and no touchdowns.
- •Rams struggled with only 22 minutes of possession.
- •Matthew Stafford's passing efficiency continues to decline.
- •McVay emphasizes need for consistency and fundamentals.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Rams' freefall against Cardinals sends them from Super Bowl favorites to NFC West cellar dwellars
"hey were supposed to be immortal. Now they're 2-4 and last in the NFC West. The Rams don't need a wake-up call—they need a funeral for their ego. Inside their identity crisis.
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