Arizona have conceded 21 touchdowns in five games, more than any team in the NFL, and traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston on Sunday. Our Cardinals vs Rams prediction finds them at their lowest point of the season.
The Los Angeles Rams are 2-3 but have thrown for 1,538 yards, more than any team in the league. The Arizona Cardinals are 1-4 at -54.
Cardinals vs Rams: our editor’s props
Two calls from our editor, to read next to Signal’s live numbers.
AT 
Our props
An editorial call, not a Signal model output. 18+ | BeGambleAware.org
Cardinals vs Rams: 2026 form so far
The league’s busiest passing game against the league’s worst pass defence. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number opposite it.
Cardinals attack against the Rams defence
| Per game | Cardinals offence | Rams allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 209.6 | 156.8 |
| Rushing yards | 91.6 | 128.4 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Passer rating | 85.4 | 78.1 |
| Touchdowns | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Third-down conversion | 40.5% | 32.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 61.1% | 64.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Rams attack against the Cardinals defence
| Per game | Rams offence | Cardinals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 307.6 | 236.8 |
| Rushing yards | 116.8 | 126.6 |
| Yards per carry | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Passer rating | 88.2 | 117.3 |
| Touchdowns | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 44.6% | 42.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 65.0% | 76.5% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.4 | 2.2 |
Figures are season to date, across 5 games.
A 117.3 opponent passer rating is the worst figure in football, and it belongs to the team that just traded away its best-known receiver.
Cardinals vs Rams quarterback matchup
Los Angeles have thrown for 1,538 yards, the most in the NFL. Arizona cannot stop any of it.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett | 38/52, 280 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 98.2 rtg | 103/152, 818 yds, 6 TD, 4 INT, 83.2 rtg (4 games) |
| Rams | Matthew Stafford | 30/55, 390 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT, 74.1 rtg | 99/162, 1189 yds, 6 TD, 6 INT, 80.5 rtg (4 games) |
Cardinals vs Rams injury report and team news
Marvin Harrison Jr. was traded to Houston on 11 October and is no longer on the Arizona roster.
Los Angeles have thrown for 1,538 yards, more than any team in the NFL.
Arizona have conceded 21 touchdowns in five games, more than any other team.
The worst pass defence in football
A 117.3 opponent passer rating, 14 touchdown passes conceded and 76.5% of red-zone trips finished against them.
The Rams are the wrong opponent. Davante Adams has 441 receiving yards and Puka Nacua 337 behind him.
Arizona lost Harrison on Sunday, which removes their best-known attacking player. Trey McBride’s 308 receiving yards now lead the team.
Players to watch
- Davante Adams (LA, WR): 441 receiving yards, sixth in the NFL.
- Kyren Williams (LA, RB): 343 rushing yards behind the league’s busiest passing game.
- Trey McBride (ARI, TE): 308 receiving yards, now Arizona’s leading target.
- Jeremiyah Love (ARI, RB): 245 rushing yards for a team outscored by 54.
How to watch Cardinals vs Rams
Kickoff is 9.05pm BST on Sunday 18 October at SoFi Stadium, which is 4:05 PM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Cardinals vs Rams |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9.05pm BST Sun 18 Oct / 4:05 PM ET |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 6, 2026 NFL season |
Cardinals vs Rams prediction and score projection
Our Cardinals vs Rams prediction is Los Angeles by 30-20. The Rams throw more than anyone and Arizona cannot stop it.
The live line and our projected margin both update through the week.
Every Week 6 game, previewed
| Kickoff (BST) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Seahawks @ Broncos | Seahawks 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:30 PM | Texans @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Ravens @ Browns | Ravens 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Panthers @ Eagles | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bears @ Falcons | Bears 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Saints @ Giants | Giants 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Jets @ Patriots | Patriots 24-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Steelers @ Buccaneers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Titans @ Colts | Colts 23-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Cardinals @ Rams | Rams 30-20 | You are here |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Bills @ Raiders | Bills 30-27 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Chargers @ Chiefs | Chiefs 31-13 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Cowboys @ Packers | Packers 27-24 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Commanders @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Cardinals vs Rams FAQ
9.05pm BST on Sunday 18 October at SoFi Stadium, which is 4:05 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Yes, traded to Houston on 11 October.
Arizona, with 21 in five games.
18+ | Please gamble responsibly | BeGambleAware.org | Signal probabilities approximate at time of writing and subject to change