Final2025 Week 14

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ

Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals, Week 14 2025

Los Angeles Rams

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45

Arizona Cardinals

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17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams101414745
Cardinals730717

LAR 45ARI 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    23.2PPR pts

    22/31, 281 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Michael Wilson

    ARI · WR

    37.2PPR pts

    11 REC, 142 YDS, 2 TD

  • Cardinals leader

    Jacoby Brissett

    ARI · QB

    20.0PPR pts

    25/44, 271 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nate Landman

    LAR

    1 INT, 2 TKL

Rams 45, Cardinals 17: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Los Angeles led 24–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Arizona 21–7 after the break to win 45–17. The Rams finished with a 530–314 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Cardinals went 4-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Rams kept the ball for 35:04 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.8 yards/play LAR 7.9 · ARI 5.1
  • +1 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers
  • +216 total yards LAR 530 · ARI 314

Game Highlights

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Cardinals
RamsStatCardinals
7.9Yards per play5.1
0Turnovers1
530Total yards314
Other team stats
67Plays61
38%Third-down conversion33%
35:04Time of possession24:56

Scoring Summary

The Rams scored six touchdowns and one field goal; the Cardinals scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Cardinals
TimeTeamPlayLARARI
1st quarter
12:05ARIJacoby Brissett → Michael Wilson, 19-yard TD Takes leadChad Ryland XP07
7:40LARHarrison Mevis 26-yard FG37
1:29LARBlake Corum 2-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP107
2nd quarter
8:34ARIChad Ryland 38-yard FG Ties game1010
2:47LARKyren Williams 2-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP1710
0:12LARMatthew Stafford → Puka Nacua, 28-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP2410
3rd quarter
10:09LARMatthew Stafford → Colby Parkinson, 6-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP3110
0:12LARMatthew Stafford → Puka Nacua, 31-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP3810
4th quarter
13:46LARBlake Corum 48-yard TD run Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP4510
11:08ARIJacoby Brissett → Michael Wilson, 14-yard TDChad Ryland XP4517

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Cardinals, Week 14 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Michael WilsonARIWR37.2 PTSWR1
  2. Puka NacuaLARWR35.7 PTSWR2
  3. Blake CorumLARRB26.1 PTSRB3
  4. Matthew StaffordLARQB23.2 PTSQB5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB23.2QB522/3128130———131.3Start/Sit →
Jacoby BrissettARIQB20.0QB1225/4427121422080.8Start/Sit →
Jimmy GaroppoloLARQB-0.4—————3-40—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Michael WilsonARIWR37.2WR1WR———16111422Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR35.7WR2WR———1171672Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB26.1RB3RB1212821130Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB17.7RB8RB1384122130Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE12.2TE11TE———53321Start/Sit →
Trey McBrideARITE10.8TE13TE———95580Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLARWR6.9WR48WR———64290Start/Sit →
Zonovan KnightARIRB6.4RB40RB716063180
Jalen BrooksARIWR5.2WR56WR———32320Start/Sit →
Michael CarterARIRB5.1RB44RB313042180Start/Sit →
Ronnie RiversLARRB4.1RB47RB8410————
Davis AllenLARTE4.1TE26TE———22210Start/Sit →
Xavier SmithLARWR1.6WR89WR———1160Start/Sit →
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR1.5WR92WR———1150Start/Sit →
Konata MumpfieldLARWR1.5WR93WR———1150Start/Sit →
Andre BaccelliaARIWR1.3WR96WR———3130
Elijah HigginsARITE1.0TE57TE———1100Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldARIWR0.0—WR———1000
Josiah DeguaraARITE0.0—TE———1000
Terrance FergusonLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Davis AllenTE50 snaps71%
  2. Colby ParkinsonTE48 snaps69%
  3. Terrance FergusonTE45 snaps64%
  4. Kyren WilliamsRB36 snaps51%
  5. Konata MumpfieldWR32 snaps46%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Puka Nacua35%, 11 targets
  2. Davante Adams19%, 6 targets
  3. Colby Parkinson16%, 5 targets
  4. Kyren Williams6%, 2 targets
  5. Davis Allen6%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share36 carries

  1. Kyren Williams36%, 13 carries
  2. Blake Corum33%, 12 carries
  3. Ronnie Rivers22%, 8 carries
  4. Jimmy Garoppolo8%, 3 carries

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. Trey McBrideTE60 snaps97%
  2. Andre BaccelliaWR49 snaps79%
  3. Michael WilsonWR49 snaps79%
  4. Elijah HigginsTE41 snaps66%
  5. Michael CarterRB33 snaps53%

Target Share44 targets

  1. Michael Wilson36%, 16 targets
  2. Trey McBride20%, 9 targets
  3. Zonovan Knight14%, 6 targets
  4. Michael Carter9%, 4 targets
  5. Andre Baccellia7%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 6 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Zonovan Knight50%, 7 carries
  2. Jacoby Brissett29%, 4 carries
  3. Michael Carter21%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Trey McBrideARITE6097%920%0
Andre BaccelliaARIWR4979%37%0
Michael WilsonARIWR4979%1636%0
Davis AllenLARTE5071%26%0
Colby ParkinsonLARTE4869%516%0
Elijah HigginsARITE4166%12%0
Terrance FergusonLARTE4564%13%0
Michael CarterARIRB3353%49%3
Kyren WilliamsLARRB3651%26%13
Zonovan KnightARIRB2947%614%7
Konata MumpfieldLARWR3246%13%0
Puka NacuaLARWR3144%1135%0
Davante AdamsLARWR3043%619%0
Jalen BrooksARIWR2540%37%0
Blake CorumLARRB2231%13%12
Xavier SmithLARWR2130%13%0
Ronnie RiversLARRB1217%00%8
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR1217%13%0
Nick VannettLARTE1116%00%0
Trent SherfieldARIWR915%12%0
Josiah DeguaraARITE711%12%0
Pharaoh BrownARITE35%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+16.9Puka Nacua35.7 PTS vs 18.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.3Bam Knight6.4 PTS vs 14.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.3 xFPMichael Wilson37.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Michael WilsonARI · WR37.227.3+9.979%36% tgt—000%1636%
Jacoby BrissettARI · QB20.022.1−2.1100%44 att—44429%00%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR35.718.8+16.944%35% tgt—000%1135%
Trey McBrideARI · TE10.815.3−4.597%20% tgt—000%920%
Bam KnightARI · —6.414.7−8.3—50% car—0750%614%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB23.213.8+9.483%31 att—3100%00%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB17.711.8+5.951%36% car—01336%26%
Davante AdamsLAR · WR6.910.2−3.343%19% tgt—000%619%
Blake CorumLAR · RB26.19.5+16.631%33% car—01233%13%
Michael CarterARI · RB5.18.8−3.753%21% car—0321%49%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE12.28.5+3.769%16% tgt—000%516%
Ronnie RiversLAR · RB4.15.2−1.117%22% car—0822%00%
Andre BaccelliaARI · WR1.35.1−3.879%7% tgt—000%37%
Jalen BrooksARI · WR5.25.1+0.140%7% tgt—000%37%
Davis AllenLAR · TE4.13.4+0.771%6% tgt—000%26%
Jimmy GaroppoloLAR · QB-0.41.9−2.317%0 att—038%00%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE1.01.7−0.766%2% tgt—000%12%
Jordan WhittingtonLAR · WR1.51.7−0.217%3% tgt—000%13%
Josiah DeguaraARI · TE0.01.7−1.711%2% tgt—000%12%
Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR1.51.7−0.246%3% tgt—000%13%
Terrance FergusonLAR · TE0.01.7−1.764%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent SherfieldARI · WR0.01.7−1.715%2% tgt—000%12%
Xavier SmithLAR · WR1.61.7−0.130%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Rams 31 targets and 36 carries; Cardinals 44 targets and 14 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford Ran hot

LAR · QB · 23.2 pts on 13.8 expected

22 of 31 passing for 281 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Jacoby Brissett

ARI · QB · 20.0 pts on 22.1 expected

25 of 44 passing for 271 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 22 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →

Puka Nacua Ran hot

LAR · WR · 35.7 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (35% of the team's), 7 catches for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Kyren Williams Ran hot

LAR · RB · 17.7 pts on 11.8 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 13 carries (36% of the team's) for 84 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

Michael Wilson Ran hot

ARI · WR · 37.2 pts on 27.3 expected

16 targets (36% of the team's), 11 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 27.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Michael Wilson →

Trey McBride

ARI · TE · 10.8 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

Bam Knight Unlucky

ARI · — · 6.4 pts on 14.7 expected

6 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards; 7 carries (50% of the team's) for 16 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Blake Corum Ran hot

LAR · RB · 26.1 pts on 9.5 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 12 carries (33% of the team's) for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Blake Corum →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Colby Parkinson played 69% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock up: Ronnie Rivers played 17% of the snaps, up from a 1% season average.
  • Stock up: Davis Allen played 71% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock up: Andre Baccellia played 79% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Jalen Brooks played 40% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
  • Stock up: Elijah Higgins played 66% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Cardinals defense
Points allowed toRams DCardinals D
QBs15.917.6
RBs17.425.7
WRs32.730.2
TEs13.016.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Arizona opened at 24% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Cardinals win probability

Cardinals win probability by game minuteCardinals started at 24%, stood at 2% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Brissett → Wilson, 19-yd TD25% → 44%Q1 12:05
  2. −9Mevis 26-yd FG46% → 37%Q1 7:40
  3. −20Corum 2-yd TD run39% → 19%Q1 1:29
  4. +9Ryland 38-yd FG20% → 29%Q2 8:34
  5. −19Williams 2-yd TD run30% → 11%Q2 2:47

Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Cardinals
Los Angeles RamsMeasureArizona Cardinals
67Plays61
46%Pass rate77%
9.1Yds / dropback5.6
6.9Yds / carry3.6
3/8Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 6 more plays and gained 3.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Nacua 35% · Adams 19% · Parkinson 16%
  • ARI Wilson 36% · McBride 20% · Knight 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Cardinals
ResultLARARI
Touchdowns62
Field goals11
Punts35
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

LAR turnover edge: +1

  • The Cardinals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Rams scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ARIQ1 15:005672:55Touchdown
LARQ1 12:0510604:25Field goal
ARIQ1 7:40592:45Punt
LARQ1 4:556743:26Touchdown
ARIQ1 1:2913627:55Field goal
LARQ2 8:3410655:47Touchdown
ARIQ2 2:47301:05Punt
LARQ2 1:427921:30Touchdown
ARIQ2 0:124200:12Missed FG
LARQ3 15:0010744:51Touchdown
ARIQ3 10:09351:02Punt
LARQ3 9:079394:52Punt
ARIQ3 4:153-11:14Punt
LARQ3 3:01322:00Punt
ARIQ3 1:01320:43Interception
LARQ3 0:181310:06Touchdown
ARIQ3 0:12311:16Punt
LARQ4 13:561480:10Touchdown
ARIQ4 13:4610652:38Touchdown
LARQ4 11:08342:40Punt
ARIQ4 8:2811643:11Downs
LARQ4 5:178235:17End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Rams vs Cardinals Head-to-Head

One of the NFL's oldest matchups: the two franchises first met in 1937, when the Cardinals played in Chicago and the Rams in Cleveland, and they have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
53–41–2Rams lead, 96 meetings since 1937
Postseason
2–0Rams won in 1975 and 2021
Largest Rams win
34–02018
Largest Cardinals win
44–62016

Since 2021

8–3 Rams lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Cardinals at Rams Upcoming
  • Week 10 Rams at Cardinals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Cardinals
RamsStatCardinals
12-5Record3-14
30.5Points per game20.9
394.6Yards per game325.8
6.2Yards per play5.2
20.4Points allowed per game28.7
327.5Yards allowed per game357.7

Rams vs Cardinals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAR −9.5Rams covered by 18.5
Total
49.5Over: 62 points scored (by 12.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Rams29.545+15.5
Cardinals20.017−3.0

The Rams beat their implied total and the Cardinals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 6 meetings: Rams 4–2 ATS, overs 4–2.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
2–0
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS on the road
1–1

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
1–1
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams vs Cardinals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Los Angeles and Week 10 in Arizona. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs Cardinals Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Rams vs Cardinals Week 14 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 45–17 in Week 14 of the 2025 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on December 7, 2025. See the Rams' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Cardinals?

The final score was Rams 45, Cardinals 17. The Rams led 24–10 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 21, Cardinals 7.

What happened in the Rams vs Cardinals game?

Los Angeles led 24–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Arizona 21–7 after the break to win 45–17. The Rams finished with a 530–314 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play. Michael Wilson led all players with 11 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Cardinals committed 1 turnover, the Rams none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Cardinals?

Michael Wilson led the game with 37.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 14, on 11 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns. Puka Nacua was next with 35.7 (WR2). See Michael Wilson's 2025 game log.

Who led Rams vs Cardinals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 22 of 31 for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Blake Corum (LAR) led in rushing with 12 carries for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Puka Nacua (LAR) led in receiving with 7 catches for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Michael Wilson score against the Rams?

Michael Wilson scored 37.2 points in PPR leagues, 31.7 in half-PPR and 26.2 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 14 of the 2025 season, on 11 catches for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 36% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Cardinals?

Puka Nacua outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.7 PPR points on 18.8 xFP (+16.9). Bam Knight fell furthest short, with 6.4 points on 14.7 xFP (−8.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Rams beat the Cardinals?

The Rams beat the Cardinals 45–17 because they averaged 7.9 yards per play to 5.1, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 530–314.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Cardinals?

The Rams won the turnover battle 1–0: the Cardinals gave the ball away 1 time and the Rams not at all. The Rams won the game.

What is the all-time Rams vs Cardinals record?

The Rams lead the all-time series 53–41–2 across 96 meetings since 1937, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Rams and Cardinals last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on December 28, 2024, when the Rams beat the Cardinals 13–9.

Have the Rams and Cardinals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Rams are 2–0 against the Cardinals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Cardinals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −9.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 9.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 29.5 points for the Rams and 20.0 for the Cardinals.

Did Rams vs Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 62 points, 12.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Cardinals?

The Rams covered by 18.5 against the closing line of Rams −9.5. The final margin was 28 points.