Rams struggle offensively in loss to Cardinals at SoFi Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:27 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Rams fell to the Arizona Cardinals 18-16 on October 15 at SoFi Stadium, marking their fourth loss of the season. Despite high expectations for a Super Bowl run, the Rams' offense was lackluster, scoring only a field goal and two touchdowns. Matthew Stafford completed 25 of 33 passes for 222 yards but faced significant pressure, including three sacks. The loss followed an overtime defeat to the Buffalo Bills and leaves the Rams with a 2-4 record, putting their postseason prospects in jeopardy. Special teams issues compounded their difficulties, with new kicker Blake Grupe sustaining a knee injury during the game.
- •Rams lost 18-16 to Cardinals on October 15 at SoFi Stadium.
- •Matthew Stafford faced pressure, getting sacked three times.
- •Rams now sit at 2-4, underperforming against Super Bowl expectations.
- •Blake Grupe suffered a knee injury during the game.
- •Cardinals scored the game-winning field goal as time expired.
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"The Rams' offense sputtered and the team fell woefully short of its Super Bowl ambitions during an 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
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