Wolford, defense lead Rams past Arizona 18-7, into playoffs
— John Wolford passed for 231 yards and rushed for 56 more in his NFL debut, and the Los Angeles Rams are headed to the playoffs with an 18-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Arizona Cardinals
7
Los Angeles Rams
18
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| LAR | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 3-17 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 16-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 18-16 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 21-45 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 14:25 7-18
Matt Gay 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:16 7-15
Matt Gay 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:20 7-12
Troy Hill 84 Yd Interception Return (Matt Gay Kick)
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Safety 5:31 7-5
Penalty on Justin Pugh Enforced in End Zone for a Safety
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Field Goal 14:17 7-3
Matt Gay 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:09 7-0
Jonathan Ward 11 Yd pass from Chris Streveler (Mike Nugent Kick)
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ARI
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:19 · End of Game
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LAR 0:19
6 plays, 12 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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ARI 4:24
7 plays, 18 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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LAR 7:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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ARI 9:01
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:24 · Blocked FG
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LAR 14:25
11 plays, 71 yards, 3:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:25 7-18
Matt Gay 27 Yd Field Goal
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ARI 3:11
5 plays, 27 yards, 3:05 · Punt
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LAR 6:16
13 plays, 59 yards, 8:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:16 7-15
Matt Gay 34 Yd Field Goal
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ARI
1 play, -1 yard, 0:20 · End of Half
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ARI 0:20
4 plays, 33 yards, 0:54 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 7-12
Troy Hill 84 Yd Interception Return (Matt Gay Kick)
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LAR 1:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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ARI 1:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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LAR 2:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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ARI 5:21
1 play, -1 yard, 0:43 · Safety
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Safety 5:31 7-5
Penalty on Justin Pugh Enforced in End Zone for a Safety
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LAR 6:04
13 plays, 81 yards, 6:57 · Fumble
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ARI 13:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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LAR 14:17
16 plays, 69 yards, 7:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:17 7-3
Matt Gay 28 Yd Field Goal
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ARI 7:01
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · PUNT
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LAR 8:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:39 · PUNT
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ARI 10:09
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 7-0
Jonathan Ward 11 Yd pass from Chris Streveler (Mike Nugent Kick)
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LAR 10:48
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:43 · Interception
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ARI 11:31
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:29 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
ARI
LAR
15
1st Downs
21
10
Passing 1st downs
12
4
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
2
2-9
3rd down efficiency
6-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
49
Total Plays
70
214
Total Yards
333
4.4
Yards per Play
4.8
12
Total Drives
10
166
Passing
223
19/27
Comp/Att
22/38
5.4
Yards per pass
5.6
1
Interceptions thrown
1
4-26
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-8
48
Rushing
110
18
Rushing Attempts
30
2.7
Yards per rush
3.7
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-4
6-38
Penalties
5-38
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
22:07
Possession
37:53
Injuries
Los Angeles Rams
- Puka Nacua Out
- Trent McDuffie Questionable
- Kam Curl Questionable
- Myles Garrett Questionable
- Davis Allen Questionable
Arizona Cardinals
- Zachary Carter Injured Reserve
- Andrew Wingard Questionable
- Dante Stills Questionable
- Max Melton Questionable
- Bam Knight Questionable
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