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Ryland Boots Six Field Goals to Secure Cardinals' Upset Win
Arizona defeats the Rams 18-16 on a game-ending 43-yard kick after entering as 13.5-point underdogs
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Chad Ryland connected on six field goals, including the decisive 43-yarder as time expired, to give the Arizona Cardinals an 18-16 victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium. The win marked the largest upset of the NFL season by point spread and the Cardinals' second triumph at the venue after their Week 1 result against the Chargers.
Rams Take Late Lead Before Cardinals Respond
The Rams appeared to have the outcome secured when they took a 16-15 lead on a touchdown with 47 seconds remaining. Arizona then advanced after a 21-yard completion followed by a penalty that moved the ball into scoring position, setting up the final kick.
Historical Context for the Performance
Ryland's 18 points accounted for every Arizona score and represented the most by a Cardinals player responsible for all team points since 1929. The result also stood as the team's fifth victory without a touchdown since 2000, matching the totals for two other franchises over that span, while ending an eight-game skid against NFC West opponents.
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