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Rams Lose 18–16, Playoff Odds Drop 22%

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Arizona Cardinals 18–16, dropping to 2–4 and last in the NFC West.
Next Gen Stats said the defeat cut the Rams’ playoff odds by 22%, from 70% to 48%.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 25 of 33 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Arizona scored six field goals and no touchdowns, while the Rams managed only 16 points.

History

Historical Context

On Feb 3 2008, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17–14 in Super Bowl XLII, ending the Patriots’ bid for a perfect 19-0 season. The Patriots entered as 12-point favorites after a 16-0 regular season—the first unbeaten record since the 1972 Dolphins—while the 10-6 wild-card Giants had won three straight road playoff games.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Arizona Cardinals 18–16, dropping to 2–4 and last in the NFC West.
Next Gen Stats said the defeat cut the Rams’ playoff odds by 22%, from 70% to 48%.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 25 of 33 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Arizona scored six field goals and no touchdowns, while the Rams managed only 16 points.

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