Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 18 2025
Arizona Cardinals
Away
20
Los Angeles Rams
HomeWon
37
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
| Rams | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 37 |
ARI 20LAR 37 Final
Passing leader
26.7PPR pts
25/40, 259 YDS, 4 TD
Top fantasy scorer
26.0PPR pts
10 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD
Cardinals leader
20.9PPR pts
5 REC, 99 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Ahkello Witherspoon
1 INT
Rams 37, Cardinals 20: Los Angeles beats Arizona
Los Angeles led 16–6 at halftime and outscored Arizona 21–14 after the break to win 37–20. The Rams finished with a 395–317 edge in total offense.
The Cardinals went 4-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Rams kept the ball for 32:11 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 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers
- +78 total yards LAR 395 · ARI 317
- +20% third-down rate LAR 56% · ARI 36%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Cardinals | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 317 | Total yards | 395 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 56% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 53 | Plays | 72 |
| 27:49 | Time of possession | 32:11 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Cardinals scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | ARI | LAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:07 | LAR | Harrison Mevis 34-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 3:26 | ARI | Chad Ryland 45-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:45 | LAR | Harrison Mevis 42-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 6 |
| 9:35 | ARI | Chad Ryland 56-yard FG Ties game | 6 | 6 |
| 1:22 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Puka Nacua, 2-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP | 6 | 13 |
| 0:00 | LAR | Harrison Mevis 40-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 16 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:38 | ARI | Jacoby Brissett → Michael Wilson, 43-yard TDChad Ryland XP | 13 | 16 |
| 3:51 | ARI | Jacoby Brissett → Josiah Deguara, 7-yard TD Takes leadChad Ryland XP | 20 | 16 |
| 0:42 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Colby Parkinson, 21-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP | 20 | 23 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:39 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 22-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP | 20 | 30 |
| 4:15 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Colby Parkinson, 1-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Mevis XP | 20 | 37 |
Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Rams, Week 18 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Matthew Stafford26.7 PTSQB2
- Puka Nacua26.0 PTSWR3
- Michael Wilson20.9 PTSWR6
- Tyler Higbee20.1 PTSTE3
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 26.7 | QB2 | 25/40 | 259 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 114.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Jacoby Brissett | 16.6 | QB14 | 22/31 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 101.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | -0.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | -3 | 0 | — |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | 26.0 | WR3 | WR | 2 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 76 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Wilson | 20.9 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 99 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyler Higbee | 20.1 | TE3 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 91 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Colby Parkinson | 19.6 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 36 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Trey McBride | 13.5 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 65 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kyren Williams | 11.1 | RB19 | RB | 12 | 60 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Josiah Deguara | 9.5 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | |
| Blake Corum | 7.9 | RB28 | RB | 13 | 59 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Carter | 6.9 | RB33 | RB | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Emari Demercado | 6.7 | RB37 | RB | 2 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Elijah Higgins | 5.8 | TE29 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Corey Kiner | 4.8 | RB51 | RB | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tutu Atwell | 2.9 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Xavier Smith | 1.6 | WR95 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Davis Allen | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Konata Mumpfield | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
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+9.9Tyler Higbee20.1 PTS vs 10.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.2Kyren Williams11.1 PTS vs 16.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.0 xFPPuka Nacua26.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka NacuaLAR · WR | 26.0 | 20.0 | +6.0 | — | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 11 | 30% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 26.7 | 18.4 | +8.3 | — | 40 att | — | 40 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB | 11.1 | 16.3 | −5.2 | — | 39% car | — | 0 | 12 | 39% | 5 | 14% |
| Jacoby BrissettARI · QB | 16.6 | 15.7 | +0.9 | — | 31 att | — | 31 | 3 | 20% | 0 | 0% |
| Michael WilsonARI · WR | 20.9 | 13.6 | +7.3 | — | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 29% |
| Trey McBrideARI · TE | 13.5 | 13.6 | −0.1 | — | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 29% |
| Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE | 19.6 | 11.9 | +7.7 | — | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 20.1 | 10.2 | +9.9 | — | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Blake CorumLAR · RB | 7.9 | 10.1 | −2.2 | — | 42% car | — | 0 | 13 | 42% | 1 | 3% |
| Michael CarterARI · RB | 6.9 | 9.6 | −2.7 | — | 47% car | — | 0 | 7 | 47% | 3 | 11% |
| Corey KinerARI · RB | 4.8 | 7.1 | −2.3 | — | 20% car | — | 0 | 3 | 20% | 3 | 11% |
| Elijah HigginsARI · TE | 5.8 | 5.1 | +0.7 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Tutu AtwellLAR · WR | 2.9 | 5.1 | −2.2 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Josiah DeguaraARI · TE | 9.5 | 3.4 | +6.1 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Xavier SmithLAR · WR | 1.6 | 3.4 | −1.8 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Emari DemercadoARI · RB | 6.7 | 3.0 | +3.7 | — | 13% car | — | 0 | 2 | 13% | 1 | 4% |
| Jimmy GaroppoloLAR · QB | -0.3 | 1.9 | −2.2 | — | 0 att | — | 0 | 3 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Davis AllenLAR · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Cardinals 28 targets and 15 carries; Rams 37 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. 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
Jacoby Brissett
22 of 31 passing for 243 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 19 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.
Matthew Stafford Ran hot
25 of 40 passing for 259 yards, 4 touchdowns; 1 carry for 3 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.
Michael Wilson Ran hot
8 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 14. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Trey McBride
8 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.
Puka Nacua Ran hot
11 targets (30% of the team's), 10 catches for 76 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 24 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Kyren Williams Unlucky
5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards; 12 carries (39% of the team's) for 60 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 12.
Colby Parkinson Ran hot
7 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 36 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Tyler Higbee Ran hot
6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cardinals D | Rams D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| RBs | 25.7 | 17.4 |
| WRs | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| TEs | 16.9 | 13.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 86% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Rams win probability
Key Swings
- +15Stafford → Nacua, 2-yd TD78% → 93%Q2 1:22
- −12Brissett → Wilson, 43-yd TD97% → 85%Q3 10:38
- −31Brissett → Deguara, 7-yd TD84% → 53%Q3 3:51
- +35Stafford → Parkinson, 21-yd TD49% → 84%Q3 0:42
- +15Stafford → Higbee, 22-yd TD84% → 99%Q4 10:39
Swing in Rams win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Arizona Cardinals | Measure | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Plays | 72 |
| 72% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 6.3 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 5.3 | Yds / carry | 4.6 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 9/16 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 19 more plays than Arizona.
- Top targets
- ARI Wilson 29% · McBride 29% · Kiner 11%
- LAR Nacua 30% · Parkinson 19% · Higbee 16%
Possession Results
| Result | ARI | LAR |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 4 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
LAR turnover edge: +2
- The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 4-play, 7-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 2:00 | Fumble |
| LAR | Q1 13:00 | 4 | 7 | 1:53 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q1 11:07 | 13 | 56 | 7:41 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q1 3:26 | 13 | 49 | 6:41 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q2 11:45 | 6 | 27 | 2:10 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 9:35 | 18 | 74 | 8:13 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q2 1:22 | 2 | 11 | 0:33 | Interception |
| LAR | Q2 0:49 | 7 | 47 | 0:49 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q3 15:00 | 3 | -6 | 1:19 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 13:41 | 5 | 73 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 10:38 | 3 | 0 | 0:30 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 10:08 | 10 | 76 | 6:17 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 3:51 | 6 | 70 | 3:09 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 0:42 | 3 | -6 | 2:10 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 13:32 | 6 | 66 | 2:53 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 10:39 | 3 | -2 | 1:27 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 9:12 | 12 | 81 | 4:57 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 4:15 | 10 | 47 | 2:28 | Downs |
| LAR | Q4 1:47 | 3 | -3 | 1:47 | End 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.
Cardinals vs Rams 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 Cardinals win
- 44–62016
- Largest Rams win
- 34–02018
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
- 2025 Wk 18 Cardinals at Rams LAR 37 ARI 20 LAR W
- 2025 Wk 14 Rams at Cardinals, 2025 Wk 14 recap LAR 45 ARI 17 LAR W
- 2024 Wk 17 Cardinals at Rams, 2024 Wk 17 recap LAR 13 ARI 9 LAR W
- 2024 Wk 2 Rams at Cardinals, 2024 Wk 2 recap ARI 41 LAR 10 ARI W
- 2023 Wk 12 Rams at Cardinals, 2023 Wk 12 recap LAR 37 ARI 14 LAR W
- 2023 Wk 6 Cardinals at Rams, 2023 Wk 6 recap LAR 26 ARI 9 LAR W
- 2022 Wk 10 Cardinals at Rams, 2022 Wk 10 recap ARI 27 LAR 17 ARI W
- 2022 Wk 3 Rams at Cardinals, 2022 Wk 3 recap LAR 20 ARI 12 LAR W
- 2021 Wild Card Cardinals at Rams, 2021 Wild Card recap LAR 34 ARI 11 LAR W
- 2021 Wk 14 Rams at Cardinals, 2021 Wk 14 recap LAR 30 ARI 23 LAR W
- 2021 Wk 4 Cardinals at Rams, 2021 Wk 4 recap ARI 37 LAR 20 ARI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cardinals | Stat | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| 3-14 | Record | 12-5 |
| 20.9 | Points per game | 30.5 |
| 325.8 | Yards per game | 394.6 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 6.2 |
| 28.7 | Points allowed per game | 20.4 |
| 357.7 | Yards allowed per game | 327.5 |
Cardinals vs Rams Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −14.5Rams covered by 2.5
- Total
- 49.5Over: 57 points scored (by 7.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 32.0 | 37 | +5.0 |
| Cardinals | 17.5 | 20 | +2.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 6 meetings: Rams 5–1 ATS, overs 4–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Arizona Cardinals
- Against the spread
- 1–5
- Over/under
- 3–3
- ATS as underdog
- 1–5
- ATS on the road
- 1–3
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 4–2
- Over/under
- 6–0
- ATS as favorite
- 3–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS at home
- 2–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cardinals vs Rams 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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Cardinals or Rams player start in Week 6? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Cardinals and Rams players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Cardinals and Rams defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Cardinals vs Rams Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Cardinals vs Rams Week 18 game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 37–20 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on January 4, 2026. See the Rams' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Rams?
The final score was Rams 37, Cardinals 20. The Rams led 16–6 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 14, Rams 21.
What happened in the Cardinals vs Rams game?
Los Angeles led 16–6 at halftime and outscored Arizona 21–14 after the break to win 37–20. The Rams finished with a 395–317 edge in total offense. Matthew Stafford led all players with 25 of 40 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Rams none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Rams?
Matthew Stafford led the game with 26.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 18, on 25 of 40 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards. Puka Nacua was next with 26.0 (WR3). See Matthew Stafford's 2025 game log.
Who led Cardinals vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?
Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 25 of 40 for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kyren Williams (LAR) led in rushing with 12 carries for 60 yards. Michael Wilson (ARI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Matthew Stafford score against the Cardinals?
Matthew Stafford scored 26.7 fantasy points against the Cardinals in Week 18 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 40 passing for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus a carry for 3 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Rams?
Tyler Higbee outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.1 PPR points on 10.2 xFP (+9.9). Kyren Williams fell furthest short, with 11.1 points on 16.3 xFP (−5.2). 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 37–20 because they won the turnover battle 2–0 and outgained them 395–317.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Rams?
The Rams won the turnover battle 2–0: the Cardinals gave the ball away 2 times and the Rams not at all. The Rams won the game.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Rams 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 Cardinals and Rams last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on December 7, 2025, when the Rams beat the Cardinals 45–17.
Have the Cardinals and Rams met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Cardinals are 0–2 against the Rams in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Rams?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −14.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 14.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 32.0 points for the Rams and 17.5 for the Cardinals.
Did Cardinals vs Rams go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 57 points, 7.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Rams?
The Rams covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Rams −14.5. The final margin was 17 points.