Final: Cardinals 18, Rams 16
Week 6 · Sun, Oct 18
The Cardinals beat the Rams 18–16 in Los Angeles, moving to 2–4. The Rams fell to 2–4.
For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett went 24-for-35 for 218 yards with 1 interception. Bam Knight ran for 80 yards on 15 carries.
For the Rams, Matthew Stafford went 25-for-33 for 222 yards with 2 touchdowns. Puka Nacua caught 6 passes for 80 yards.
On defense, Quentin Lake (Rams) had an interception.
Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett against Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Cardinals: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET; Rams: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET).
Cardinals in this game: shotgun 53%, under center 47%, pistol 0% · one back 81%, two backs 17%, empty 3% · motion 74% (72 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Cardinals lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Cardinals lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 17% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Elijah Higgins, is shown at fullback.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Cardinals lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 3% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Defense shown in its base front.
Rams in this game: shotgun 61%, under center 39%, pistol 0% · one back 82%, two backs 16%, empty 2% · motion 72% (57 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 16% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Tyler Higbee, is shown at fullback.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Rams lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 2% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Defense shown in its base front.