{
  "id": 15496631,
  "title": "Cardinals, Rams tied at 9-9 at halftime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cardinals-rams-tied-at-9-9-at-halftime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:30:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cardinals-rams-tied-9-9-213058679.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At halftime, the Cardinals and Rams are tied at 9-9. Despite Arizona's three field goals, Los Angeles faces challenges due to a new kicker who injured his knee. This injury caused Blake Grupe to collide with returner Devin Duvernay midway, and Grupe now faces doubt about his return status. Consequently, the Rams opted for a two-point conversion after Matthew Stafford connected with Grupe on a 15-yard touchdown pass. However, Stafford was subsequently sacked, and the Cardinals nearly recovered the fumble for two points. Los Angeles' offense has struggled against Arizona, accumulating only 107 yards and eight first downs in the opening 30 minutes, translating to an average of 3.8 yards per play. The team has converted only three of seven third downs, averaging a mere 3.8 yards. Arizona has managed to sack Stafford twice and has totaled four quarterback hits. The Cardinals have been able to advance the ball but have yet to score in the end zone. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has completed 11 of 17 passes for 119 yards with one interception. Wide receiver Trey McBride leads the Rams with three catches for 42 yards. Arizona will kick off to start the second half.",
  "summary": "The Cardinals have ben giving the Rams all they can handle and the two teams are tied 9-9 at halftime.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cardinals vs. Rams: Key matchups to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cardinals-vs-rams-key-matchups-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-18T19:31:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Blake Grupe injury: New Rams kicker injures knee vs. Cardinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/blake-grupe-injury-new-rams-kicker-injures-knee-vs-cardinals",
        "published": "2026-10-18T20:35:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cardinals beat Rams 18-16 on Chad Ryland’s 6th field goal as time expires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cardinals-beat-rams-18-16-on-chad-rylands-6th-field-goal-as-time",
        "published": "2026-10-18T23:20:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}