Rams' fall from Super Bowl favorites deepens with 2-4 start
The Los Angeles Rams dropped an 18-16 decision to the Arizona Cardinals, leaving them in playoff jeopardy, and their title odds have slipped to fifth-best.
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What happened
The Los Angeles Rams, who entered the season as clear favorites, have struggled through the first six weeks. Their latest setback came in an 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, who won on a late 43-yard field goal, leaving Los Angeles at 2-4.
Why it matters
The Rams now face a real risk of missing the playoffs. Their slide also helps the Cleveland Browns, who hold Los Angeles's first-round pick in the 2027 draft through the Myles Garrett trade.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 7:05 PM ET: Chad Ryland's 43-yard field goal in the closing moments gave the Cardinals a win over the Rams.
- Oct 19, 2:00 AM ET: The 18-16 result dropped the Rams to 2-4 and improved the Browns' position for the 2027 draft.
- Oct 19, 11:36 AM ET: Los Angeles's odds to win the Super Bowl fell to fifth-best after the loss.
Coverage
- Rams have fallen to fifth-best odds to win the Super Bowl (https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/michael-david-smith)
- Old Video of Cardinals’ Mack Wilson Resurfaces After Taking Down The Rams in Week 6 (Yahoo Sports)
- The Rams have managed to transform themselves from a superteam to a midteam (The Guardian)
- Browns get major draft boost as Rams’ losing streak improves their 2027 pick (Yahoo Sports)
- Buzz: Rams' loss to Cardinals sends shockwaves through survivor pools (ESPN)
- Rams K Blake Grupe left SoFi Stadium with crutches and a brace on his leg (https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florio)
- Chad Ryland drills GAME-WINNING 43-yard FG to give Cardinals win over Rams (foxsports.com)
- Cardinals send reeling Rams to 2-4 and in danger of missing the playoffs with late rally aided by controversial penalty (Yahoo Sports)
- Rams-Cardinals Week 6: Game day thread (Yahoo Sports)
- What channel is Rams vs Cardinals on? How to watch NFL Week 6 game (Yahoo Sports)
- Cardinals vs. Rams Best NFL Prop Bets and Anytime Touchdown Scorer Picks for NFL Week 6 (Iain MacMillan)
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