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Rams lose to Cardinals in biggest upset of season
Cardinals stun Rams with 18-16 win in largest upset of NFL season.
In brief
Cardinals stun Rams with 18-16 win in largest upset of NFL season. Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 after Rams' offense struggled and special teams faltered. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Cardinals win 18-16
Cardinals capped a wild finish with an 18-16 win over Rams, marking the largest upset of the season.
Cardinals as underdogs
Arizona entered as 13.5-point underdogs and tied for the largest upset of any game in past five years.
Rams' offensive struggles
Stafford finished 25-for-33 for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, but had a putrid 4.2 yards per attempt.
Rams' defensive issues
Rams recorded zero sacks against a quarterback who's among the more statuesque in the game.
Special teams problems
Rams gave up a 40-yard return to Devin Duvernay on the ensuing kickoff after new kicker Blake Grupe got hurt.
Rams' turnovers
Stafford fumbled twice, including an untouched fumble when trying to wheel out of the pocket.
Cardinals' strong defense
Cardinals' defense had a major bounce back after allowing 45 points last week to the Lions.
Rams' record
Rams are 2-4 after entering the season as Super Bowl favorites, tied with Cardinals.
The big picture
Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 after Rams' offense struggled and special teams faltered.
