Cardinals stun Rams with last-second field goal
Arizona Cardinals pull off biggest NFL upset of the season with Chad Ryland's sixth field goal, while Jalen Hurts is sidelined by a clot [1].
The Arizona Cardinals delivered the biggest upset of the NFL season so far, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium [1]. Kicker Chad Ryland scored all 18 points, including a career-high sixth field goal with seconds remaining, clinching the win. The Rams, once considered Super Bowl favourites, now sit at the bottom of the NFC West after their third straight loss.
The Rams had cut kicker Harrison Mevis and signed Blake Grupe from the Jets' practice squad, but Grupe injured his knee during a tackle after opening the scoring. Punter Ethan Evans took over for the extra point after Colby Parkinson's touchdown, but Arizona responded immediately with Ryland’s game-winner [1].
The Cardinals now have two wins this season, both at SoFi Stadium, having also beaten the Chargers in Week 1. They’ve moved above the Rams in the division, which includes the unbeaten 49ers and defending champions Seahawks [1].
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles suffered their fourth consecutive loss, their first such streak since Nick Sirianni became head coach in 2021 [1]. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after an ultrasound revealed a blood clot in his calf had moved. He played the previous game with the condition, which was confirmed after the loss to Jacksonville.
In a standout performance, Jacksonville’s Travis Hunter became the first player since Brian Dawkins in 2002 to record both a touchdown catch and an interception in the same game [1]. His fourth-quarter pick led to a tying field goal, but Ka’imi Fairbairn’s kick secured a 34-31 win for the Houston Texans, who won their second game of the season.
The Cleveland Browns, led by Deshaun Watson, improved to 4-2 and sit atop the AFC North on a tie-breaker after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 [1]. Rookie Audric Estime, signed from Minnesota’s practice squad, scored the go-ahead touchdown after a crucial fumble by Derrick Henry.
The only winless teams remain the Miami Dolphins (0-5) and Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) [1]. The story was first reported by BBC News.
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- BBC News: Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six
