Cardinals Edge Rams 18-16 on Ryland’s Field Goal at the Buzzer
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium, with Chad Ryland kicking his sixth field goal as time expired to secure the upset victory.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 18, 2026 —
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 at SoFi Stadium, winning on Chad Ryland’s field goal as time expired. The kick was Ryland’s sixth field goal, according to the information provided, and secured what was described as an upset victory for Arizona.
The final margin was two points. The available account identifies Ryland’s late kick as the decisive score but does not provide details about the drive that set it up, the distance of the field goal or the game’s earlier scoring. It also does not specify when the game was played.
The result gives the Cardinals a win over the Rams in a game decided at the final moment. No further information was provided about the teams’ records, the broader standings or the significance of the result beyond the upset description. The account also does not include comments from players or coaches.
With the game ending on Ryland’s kick, the reported closing sequence is clear: Arizona held an 18-16 lead after the field goal, and time expired with the score unchanged. Further details about how either team performed during the rest of the contest were not included in the summary.
The available information establishes the teams, venue, final score and game-ending play, but does not provide additional play-by-play or postgame reaction. Accordingly, the outcome can be reported, while the circumstances leading to the final kick and its wider implications remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by Greg Beacham, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
