As Defense Sparkles, Cardinals Topple Rams With A Kick (Six, Actually)

Chad Ryland kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to secure an 18-16 victory for the Arizona Cardinals over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The game-winner was Ryland's sixth successful field goal of the contest, answering a late Colby Parkinson touchdown catch from Matthew Stafford that had briefly given Los Angeles the lead with under a minute remaining.

Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 218 yards, setting up the decisive kick with a 21-yard pass to Jalen Brooks. Arizona's defense also delivered a strong performance under coach Mike LaFleur, recording sacks from Josh Sweat and Budda Baker while forcing two turnovers on downs and a fumble recovery by Denzel Burke.