Chad Ryland out-scored the Rams by himself in NFL’s most surprising win of the season
The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams were at opposite ends of our NFL Power Rankings to open the season. The Rams were the obvious No. 1 team in the rankings entering the year after an explosive offseason headed by trades for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie. The Cardinals came in at No. 32, dead-last, […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 18-16, at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. The seemingly dominant Rams found themselves at the bottom of the NFC West after losing to the Cardinals, who were once considered the worst team in the league. The Cardinals rode the power of kicker Chad Ryland, who scored all six field goals for the win, despite not scoring a touchdown himself.
Ryland's six field goals included a 43-yarder that sealed the victory. Throughout the game, Arizona out-played the Rams in every aspect, holding possession for a larger portion of time, gaining more yards, and registering more first downs. The win was a shocking upset based on preseason expectations, and it has introduced a new fan base for Ryland, who will be remembered as the man who helped the Cardinals beat the Rams.
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