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Rams Hit Rock Bottom
Rams lose 18-16 to Cardinals as season spirals.
In brief
Rams lose 18-16 to Cardinals as season spirals. Los Angeles Rams drop to 2-4 after losing 18-16 to 1-4 Cardinals in Week 6. Originally reported by Los Angeles Rams On SI.
Rams Hit Rock Bottom
Los Angeles Rams officially hit rock bottom six weeks into 2026 season.
Week 6 Loss
Rams lost 18-16 to 1-4 Cardinals without allowing a touchdown.
Rams Inconsistent Start
Rams lacked energy in Week 1 against 49ers and couldn't finish against Broncos.
Special Teams Struggles
Rams scored 10 points in final seven minutes against Philadelphia.
Offensive Struggles
Rams' offense made Cardinals defense look like 2018 Bears unit in EPA rankings.
First Three Possessions
Rams' first three possessions picked up 23 yards and one first down.
Matthew Stafford Struggles
Stafford didn't surpass 100 yards passing until fourth quarter.
Defensive Ball Control
Cardinals held ball for 34:52 with Rams in red zone 0-for-5.
SoFi Stadium Boos
Fans booed Rams after 9-9 halftime score as they walked off field.
Kicker Change
Rams signed Blake Grupe after losing to Bills.
Grupe Injury
Grupe hurt trying to make tackle after kickoff coverage let Devin Duvernay through.
Fourth Quarter Fumbles
Stafford fumbled after 26-yard pass interference penalty on Nacua.
Tight End Play
McVay gave Davis Allen handoff after four-year NFL career without handoff.
Touchdown Missed
Stafford overthrew wide-open Nacua that likely would have scored.
Cardinals Win
Cardinals sealed win with sixth field goal of day as time expired.
Rams at Rock Bottom
Rams drop to 2-4 after losing 18-16 to Cardinals in Week 6.
The takeaway
Los Angeles Rams drop to 2-4 after losing 18-16 to 1-4 Cardinals in Week 6.
