Cardinals Edge Rams 18-16 on Ryland Field Goal at Expiration
The Arizona Cardinals secured a narrow 18-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, with a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired.

Raleigh Durham, NC, October 18, 2026 —
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 in Inglewood, California, on a field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired. The kick decided a close game and gave Arizona the two-point victory.
The available account identifies Ryland as the kicker and describes his field goal as game-winning. It does not provide the distance of the kick, the time remaining before the attempt, or details of the drive that set it up. The account also does not specify the date of the game or identify the stadium.
The final score was 18-16, with the Cardinals finishing ahead of the Rams. No quarter-by-quarter scoring, player statistics, or other scoring plays were provided, so the sequence of the game cannot be established from the available information.
The account does not include comments from either team, coaches, or players, nor does it give details about the teams’ records or the broader significance of the result. It establishes the outcome and the decisive play, but leaves those additional details unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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