# Rams Hit Rock Bottom

> Rams lose 18-16 to Cardinals as season spirals.
- Title: Rams Hit Rock Bottom · Los Angeles Rams On SI | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: los angeles rams, arizona cardinals, seahawks, nfl, week 6, matt stafford, sean mcvay, jacob brissett, chad ryland, field goal, sports, Rams
- Source: Los Angeles Rams On SI — https://si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-cardinals-week-6-loss-rock-bottom
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:21:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles rams, arizona cardinals, seahawks, nfl, week 6, matt stafford, sean mcvay, jacob brissett, chad ryland, field goal, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Los Angeles Rams drop to 2-4 after losing 18-16 to 1-4 Cardinals in Week 6.