Rams struggle at 2-4 following loss to Cardinals as injuries mount
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams fall to 2-4 after an 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on October 15. Once considered Super Bowl favorites, the Rams are now last in the NFC West. Injuries to key players like Davante Adams and Myles Garrett, combined with a dismal special teams performance, have hindered the team's success. Quarterback Matthew Stafford's struggles continue as he ranks low in deep passing metrics this season. The Rams will look to regroup in their upcoming match against the Seattle Seahawks.
- •Rams drop to last place in NFC West with 2-4 record.
- •Matthew Stafford has not regained his MVP form from last season.
- •Special teams rank last in the NFL for EPA this season.
- •Davante Adams is out 6-10 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- •Upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks will be crucial.
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"A disastrous special teams unit, Matthew Stafford's missing deep ball and a flurry of key injuries have sent the preseason Super Bowl favorites spiraling to a 2-4 start
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