MATCHUP
The Rams and the Cardinals last faced off in Week 18 of last season, a 37-20 win for Los Angeles that secured the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 259 yards and four touchdowns. Tight end Tyler Higbee led the team with 91 receiving yards, adding a touchdown. Wide receiver Puka Nacua had 76 receiving yards with a touchdown and tight end Colby Parkinson had 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart forced a fumble that was recovered by defensive end Kobie Turner. Outside linebacker Desjuan Johnson led the team with two sacks, and four other players also recorded a sack. Safety Jaylen McCollough led the team with seven total tackles.
Kickoff for Sunday’s game at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
TOP PERFORMERS
QB Matthew Stafford (1,572 passing yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs)
RB Kyren Williams (343 rushing yards, 200 receiving yards, 5 total TDs)
WR Puka Nacua (31 catches, 337 receiving yards, 2 total TDs)
WR Davante Adams (27 catches, 441 receiving yards, 4 TDs)
ILB Nate Landman (40 total tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 QBH, 2 forced fumbles)
QB Jacoby Brissett (1,110 passing yards, 62 rushing yards, 10 total TDs, 5 INTs)
RB Jeremiyah Love (245 rushing yards, 36 receiving yards, 2 total TDs)
TE Trey McBride (42 catches, 308 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
ILB Mack Wilson Sr. (35 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble)
S Budda Baker (36 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 TFLs, 3 QBHs, 1 INT, 3 passes defended)