Dec 7, 2025
🏈 Game Recap: Rams 33, Cardinals 24
Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp rekindled their classic chemistry as the Rams pulled away late to beat the Cardinals, powered by big passing plays and timely defensive stops. For beginners: L.A. won because Stafford moved the ball efficiently and the Rams offense stayed explosive. For die-hard fans: Sean McVay’s layered route concepts, Stafford’s anticipatory throws, and L.A.’s tight red-zone rotations against Kyler Murray’s scramble game made the difference in a high-scoring NFC West matchup.
🔥 First Quarter — Both Offenses Come Out Hot
Kyler Murray scrambled for early chunk yards.
Cardinals struck first on a short touchdown run by James Conner.
Stafford responded with a deep shot to Puka Nacua to set up a field goal.
🔥 Second Quarter — Rams Take Control
Kupp beat single coverage for a red-zone touchdown.
Rams’ defense generated pressure, forcing Kyler into throwaways.
Cardinals stayed close with a late field goal.
🔥 Third Quarter — Big Plays on Both Sides
Murray found Marquise Brown for a deep completion.
Stafford answered with a perfectly placed sideline ball to Kupp.
Both teams traded field goals as momentum swung back and forth.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Rams Close Behind Stafford
Kupp caught a clutch third-down touchdown to extend the lead.
L.A.’s defense forced Kyler into a late interception.
Rams bled the clock with Kyren Williams to secure the divisional win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Are the Rams quietly building another playoff-caliber offense behind Stafford, Kupp, and Nacua, or is the defense still too inconsistent to trust down the stretch?
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