# NFL Week 6 Lessons: Rams Not Super Bowl Favorites

> Rams' 2-4 record and 18-16 loss to Cardinals prove they're not Super Bowl contenders.
- Title: NFL Week 6 Lessons: Rams Not Super Bowl Favorites · SI
- Summary: Rams' 2-4 record and 18-16 loss to Cardinals prove they're not Super Bowl contenders. Rams will never become Super Bowl favorites despite preseason hype…
- Keywords: rams, seahawks, seattle, nfl, cardinals, chargers, jim harbaugh, justin herbert, j.j. mccarthy, marvin harrison jr, texans, matt stafford
- Source: SI — https://si.com/nfl/nfl-week-6-lessons-laughable-to-say-rams-were-super-bowl-favorite
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rams, seahawks, seattle, nfl, cardinals, chargers, jim harbaugh, justin herbert, j.j. mccarthy, marvin harrison jr, texans, matt stafford
## Rams' Super Bowl Hype
Rams were heavy preseason Super Bowl favorites but now face reality.

> What’s the opposite word for super? There’s nothing super about the star-studded Rams.
## Rams' 2-4 Record
Rams sit at 2-4 with a hole in NFC West after 5-0 49ers lead.
## Cardinals Game
Rams lost 18-16 to Cardinals after 18-16 loss in ugly game.
## Special Teams Issues
Punter Ethan Evans made crucial extra point kick that should have won game.
## Offensive Struggles
Stafford generated only two touchdowns and 286 yards against Cardinals.
## Chargers' 0-6 Start
Chargers sit at 0-6 with Justin Herbert struggling under Harbaugh.
## Harbaugh's Coaching
Harbaugh's partnership with Herbert has regressed under two-plus seasons.
## McCarthy's Performance
McCarthy threw for 243 yards in Giants' loss to Saints.
## Texans' Harrison
Harrison made impact in Texans debut with three first downs.
## Rams' Future
Rams will never become superteam after Myles Garrett trade.
## Key takeaway

Rams will never become Super Bowl favorites despite preseason hype after losing to Cardinals.