The Arizona Cardinals complete a late rally to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium, handing the Rams their fourth loss in six games. The defeat leaves Los Angeles at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC West, with the Cardinals’ late execution turning a close game into a major upset.
Several outlets focus on different factors behind the result. Multiple reports point to a sputtering Rams offense and an overall lack of the form they were expected to show after entering the season as Super Bowl contenders. Others highlight game-management and late-game issues, including a questionable officiating moment that some sources say aided the Cardinals’ comeback. While the tone varies—ranging from “what went wrong” to “is it time to panic”—the common thread is that the Rams’ struggles extend beyond a single call, with their overall performance leaving them looking unlikely to make the playoffs if results don’t improve soon.
