The Arizona Cardinals just pulled off one of the wildest upsets of the NFL season, booting six field goals to stun the Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium, all without even finding the end zone once. What a bonkers way to grab a win, right? This was supposed to be a total blowout for LA, but the Cards fought their way to an unexpected victory.
Defense and Special Teams Own the Day
This wasn’t some fluke. CBS Sports’ John Breech slapped a “B” grade on the Cardinals for this performance, and you gotta understand why. He said they beat the Rams without a touchdown because their defense played its best game all season. Before Sunday, this defense was giving up at least 36 points for three straight games, and 30+ points in four straight. They were getting absolutely gashed! But against the Rams? They clamped down, holding LA to under 300 yards of offense and a measly 16 points. Breech called it a “stunning performance.” They went “blitz happy,” keeping Matthew Stafford from airing it out downfield. Chad Ryland’s six field goals were just enough when the D showed up like that. It was defense and special teams running the show, no doubt about it.
The NFC West Just Got a Shake-Up
This win totally flips the script in the division for a minute. The Cardinals and Rams both sit at 2-4 now. That means the Rams, who everyone thought were a superteam, are officially in last place in the division after just six weeks. It’s wild how fast things can change in the NFL. For the Cardinals, they’re no longer staring up from the bottom of the NFC West, and Breech noted they’re now tied with the Rams in the AFC West standings.
So, what do you think? A “B” grade for a game where your defense completely transforms and you win without a single touchdown? Does that sound right? Or should John Breech have gone higher for an upset this wild? Let us know what you’re thinking after this Week Six stunner!
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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