# Cardinals stun Rams, 18-16

> Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium in Week 2.
- Title: Cardinals stun Rams, 18-16 · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium in Week 2. Arizona Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Rams 18-16 to secure their second win of the season.
- Keywords: cardinals, rams, sofi stadium, nfl, los angeles, arizona, week 2, sports, stun, 18-16, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-stun-rams-defeat-los-angeles-18-16
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:13:38.379+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cardinals, rams, sofi stadium, nfl, los angeles, arizona, week 2, sports
## Cardinals win
Arizona Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Rams 18-16 for their second win of the season.
## Rams struggle
Rams barely had 100 yards at halftime with three three-and-outs.
## Kicker injury
Rams lost new kicker Blake Grupe to knee injury early in game.
## Cardinals control game
Cardinals won time of possession 34:52 to 25:08 and field goals by Chad Ryland.
## Rams score late
Rams scored twice but lost lead after 47 seconds left on clock.
## Cardinals win
Chad Ryland made 43-yard field goal as time expired for win.
## Key takeaway

Arizona Cardinals defeat Los Angeles Rams 18-16 to secure their second win of the season.