Rams lose to Cardinals amid controversial penalty on Josh Wallace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams fell to the Arizona Cardinals 18-16 in a game marked by a contentious late penalty against Rams cornerback Josh Wallace. With the Rams leading 16-15, Wallace was flagged for unnecessary roughness after a hit on receiver Jalen Brooks, giving the Cardinals a critical 15-yard advantage. This penalty placed Arizona in field goal range, leading to Chad Ryland's successful 41-yard kick as time expired. Fans expressed their outrage over the call, calling it dubious and a significant factor in the game’s outcome. Wallace faced similar criticism for a previous penalty in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos.
- •Rams lose to Cardinals 18-16 on October 18, 2026
- •Penalty against Josh Wallace leads to game-winning field goal
- •Fans criticize officials for the controversial call
- •Rams had taken the lead just prior to the penalty
- •Chad Ryland kicked the winning field goal for the Cardinals
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — 5 key plays from Rams embarrassing loss to Cardinals
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Fans blast refs for controversial penalty on Rams late vs. Cardinals
"Rams CB Josh Wallace was once again at the center of a controversial penalty late in a loss by Los Angeles.
"Once again, another highly questionable penalty against Josh Wallace hurts Rams late in game…
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 11:46 PM5 key plays from Rams embarrassing loss to Cardinals
Once again, another highly questionable penalty against Josh Wallace hurts Rams late in game…
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 11:16 PMFans blast refs for controversial penalty on Rams late vs. Cardinals
Rams CB Josh Wallace was once again at the center of a controversial penalty late in a loss by Los Angeles.
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