The latest completed Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals matchup took place on January 4, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 37–20, finishing the 2025 regular season at 12–5 while Arizona ended 3–14. Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes, while Puka Nacua, Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson produced the biggest receiving numbers for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Match Player Stats
Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals Match Player Stats
The latest Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals matchup ended with a 37–20 Rams victory on January 4, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Los Angeles scored 21 unanswered points after Arizona briefly took a 20–16 lead in the third quarter. Matthew Stafford finished with 259 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Jacoby Brissett threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
Key Statistics
Game Summary
| Statistic | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 20 | 37 |
| Total yards | 317 | 395 |
| Passing yards | 252 | 238 |
| Rushing yards | 65 | 143 |
| First downs | 17 | 25 |
| Third-down efficiency | 4/11 | 9/16 |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Red-zone efficiency | 1/3 | 2/4 |
| Total plays | 72 | 53 |
| Yards per play | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Time of possession | 32:11 | 27:49 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks allowed | 6 | 1 |
| Penalties | 4 | 6 |
| Penalty yards | 20 | 45 |
| Final result | Loss | Win |
The Rams generated 395 total yards despite running 19 fewer plays. Their 143 rushing yards and nine conversions on 16 third downs were major statistical advantages. Arizona controlled possession for more than 32 minutes but turned the ball over twice and allowed six sacks.
Passing Statistics
| Player | Team | Comp/Att | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | 25/40 | 259 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Jacoby Brissett | ARI | 22/31 | 243 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 101.9 |
| Mike Haack | ARI | 1/1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 |
Stafford completed 62.5% of his passes and produced four touchdown passes without an interception. Brissett completed 71.0% of his attempts but was sacked six times.
Rushing Statistics
| Player | Team | Carries | Rush Yards | Yards/Carry | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | LAR | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 22 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | LAR | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 21 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | LAR | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | ARI | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | ARI | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Carter | ARI | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | 5 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | ARI | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 |
Los Angeles received balanced production from Williams and Corum, who combined for 119 rushing yards on 25 carries.
Receiving Statistics
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards/Reception | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Higbee | LAR | 6 | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 1 | 22 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | 11 | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 1 | 17 |
| Colby Parkinson | LAR | 7 | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 2 | 21 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | 5 | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Tutu Atwell | LAR | 3 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Blake Corum | LAR | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Xavier Smith | LAR | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | 8 | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 1 | 43 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | 8 | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 0 | 29 |
| Elijah Higgins | ARI | 3 | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 11 |
| Emari Demercado | ARI | 1 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Michael Carter | ARI | 3 | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Josiah Deguara | ARI | 2 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 8 |
| Corey Kiner | ARI | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 11 |
Michael Wilson led Arizona with 99 receiving yards, while Puka Nacua led the Rams with 10 receptions. Colby Parkinson scored twice, making him the only Rams receiver with multiple touchdown catches in the game.
Career Overview
The Rams and Cardinals are long-standing NFL franchises whose rivalry dates to 1937. The franchises have played 96 games through the latest completed meeting, with Los Angeles holding a 53–41–2 advantage. The Rams also own a 2–0 postseason record against the Cardinals.
The rivalry spans multiple franchise identities. The Rams have operated as the Cleveland Rams, Los Angeles Rams and St. Louis Rams, while the Cardinals have played as the Chicago Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, Phoenix Cardinals and Arizona Cardinals.
The January 2026 game was the second meeting between the teams during the 2025 regular season. Los Angeles won both contests, including a 45–17 victory in Arizona on December 7, 2025.
Career Statistics
Because this is a team matchup rather than an individual-player career page, the most relevant career figures are the career totals of major players involved in the matchup.
Matthew Stafford
| Career Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Regular-season games | 240 |
| Completions | 5,577 |
| Attempts | 8,788 |
| Completion percentage | 63.5% |
| Passing yards | 64,671 |
| Passing TDs | 423 |
| Interceptions | 197 |
| Passer rating | 92.3 |
| Rushing yards | 1,356 |
| Rushing TDs | 15 |
Stafford’s NFL career through the 2026 season includes 240 regular-season games and more than 64,000 passing yards. His 2025 season produced 4,707 yards and 46 touchdown passes, both among the defining statistical marks of his career.
Puka Nacua
| Career Category through 2025 | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Games | 44 |
| Receptions | 313 |
| Targets | 432 |
| Receiving yards | 4,191 |
| Yards per reception | 13.4 |
| Receiving TDs | 19 |
| Rushing yards | 240 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 |
Nacua reached 4,191 regular-season receiving yards in only three seasons through 2025. His 2025 campaign accounted for 1,715 of those yards.
Kyren Williams
| Career Category through 2025 | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Games | 55 |
| Rushing attempts | 838 |
| Rushing yards | 3,834 |
| Rushing average | 4.6 |
| Rushing TDs | 36 |
| Receptions | 111 |
| Receiving yards | 745 |
| Receiving TDs | 8 |
Williams had already surpassed 3,800 career rushing yards by the end of 2025. His 2025 season produced 1,252 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Jacoby Brissett
| Career Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Games | 101 |
| Completion percentage | 61.9% |
| Passing yards | 14,766 |
| Passing TDs | 76 |
| Interceptions | 32 |
| Yards/attempt | 6.6 |
| Career QB record | 20–45–0 |
Brissett entered the Rams matchup with more than 14,700 career passing yards. He finished the January 4 game with 243 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Trey McBride
| Career Category through 2025 | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Games | 66 |
| Receptions | 347 |
| Receiving yards | 3,475 |
| Yards/reception | 10.0 |
| Receiving TDs | 17 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| First-team All-Pro selections | 1 |
McBride entered the matchup after a record-setting 2025 season in which he recorded 126 receptions for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Season-by-Season Stats
Matthew Stafford — Regular Season
| Season | Team | G | Comp | Att | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAR | 17 | 404 | 601 | 4,886 | 41 | 17 | 102.9 |
| 2022 | LAR | 9 | 206 | 303 | 2,087 | 10 | 8 | 87.4 |
| 2023 | LAR | 15 | 326 | 521 | 3,965 | 24 | 11 | 92.5 |
| 2024 | LAR | 16 | 340 | 517 | 3,762 | 20 | 8 | 93.6 |
| 2025 | LAR | 17 | 388 | 597 | 4,707 | 46 | 8 | 109.2 |
Stafford’s 2025 campaign was statistically his strongest season with Los Angeles in passing touchdowns, passer rating and passing efficiency.
Puka Nacua — Regular Season
| Season | Games | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Yards/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 160 | 105 | 1,486 | 14.2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 | 106 | 79 | 990 | 12.5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 16 | 166 | 129 | 1,715 | 13.3 | 10 |
Nacua’s 129 receptions and 1,715 receiving yards in 2025 represented career highs through his first three seasons.
Kyren Williams — Regular Season
| Season | Games | Carries | Rush Yards | Avg | Rush TD | Receptions | Rec. Yards | Rec. TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 35 | 139 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 76 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 228 | 1,144 | 5.0 | 12 | 32 | 206 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 316 | 1,299 | 4.1 | 14 | 34 | 182 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 259 | 1,252 | 4.8 | 10 | 36 | 281 | 3 |
Williams produced his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season in 2025.
Trey McBride — Regular Season
| Season | Games | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 29 | 265 | 9.1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 81 | 825 | 10.2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 111 | 1,146 | 10.3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 126 | 1,239 | 9.8 | 11 |
McBride increased his reception total from 111 in 2024 to 126 in 2025 and became the first Cardinals tight end to earn first-team AP All-Pro honors.
Michael Wilson — Regular Season
| Season | Games | Targets | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 58 | 38 | 565 | 14.9 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 71 | 47 | 548 | 11.7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 17 | 126 | 78 | 1,006 | 12.9 | 7 |
Wilson’s 2025 season was his first with more than 1,000 receiving yards.
Records
- The Rams lead the all-time series 53–41–2 through 96 meetings.
- Los Angeles owns a 2–0 postseason record against Arizona.
- The Rams’ largest recorded victory over the Cardinals is 34–0 in 2018.
- Arizona’s largest victory in the rivalry was 44–6 in 2016.
- The Cardinals held an eight-game winning streak from 2006–2010.
- The Rams also had an eight-game winning streak from 2017–2021.
- Trey McBride set the Cardinals’ single-season reception record with 126 catches in 2025.
- McBride became the first Cardinals tight end to earn AP first-team All-Pro honors.
- Puka Nacua posted 129 receptions and 1,715 yards in 2025, while Stafford threw 46 touchdown passes.
Awards and Honors
Los Angeles Rams
| Player | Award/Honor |
|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 2025 AP NFL MVP |
| Matthew Stafford | 2025 AP First-Team All-Pro |
| Puka Nacua | 2025 AP First-Team All-Pro |
| Puka Nacua | Pro Bowl |
| Sean McVay | Rams head coach; winningest coach in franchise history including playoffs |
Stafford earned the 2025 AP MVP after leading the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes. He also earned his first AP first-team All-Pro selection in his 17th NFL season. Nacua was a unanimous first-team All-Pro selection.
Arizona Cardinals
| Player | Award/Honor |
|---|---|
| Trey McBride | 2025 AP First-Team All-Pro |
| Trey McBride | 2025 Pro Bowl |
| Trey McBride | 2024 Pro Bowl |
| Jacoby Brissett | Super Bowl champion |
McBride was one of Arizona’s most statistically productive players in 2025, leading NFL tight ends in receptions and receiving yards.
Performance Trends
Rams Passing
Stafford’s 2025 season established a clear upward statistical trend compared with his first three seasons with Los Angeles. His passer rating rose from 92.5 in 2023 to 93.6 in 2024 and then to 109.2 in 2025. His touchdown total also jumped from 20 in 2024 to 46 in 2025.
Against Arizona on January 4, Stafford completed 25 of 40 passes for 259 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. The Rams converted nine of 16 third downs, allowing Stafford to sustain drives even though Los Angeles possessed the ball for less than 28 minutes.
Rams Receiving
Nacua remained the primary target, receiving 11 targets and catching 10 for 76 yards and a touchdown. Higbee provided the most yardage with 91 yards, while Parkinson converted seven targets into four catches and two touchdowns.
Rams Rushing
Williams and Corum combined for 119 rushing yards. Corum averaged 4.5 yards per carry, while Williams averaged 5.0. The Rams’ 143 rushing yards were more than 60 yards above Arizona’s 65.
Cardinals Passing and Receiving
Brissett completed 22 of 31 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Michael Wilson was his leading receiver with five catches for 99 yards and one touchdown, while McBride added seven receptions for 65 yards.
Historical Context
The Rams–Cardinals series is one of the NFL’s older franchise rivalries. The first meeting occurred in 1937, and the series has accumulated 96 games. Los Angeles leads by 12 wins in the all-time standings when ties are excluded from the win-loss comparison.
The postseason balance is much more one-sided: the Rams are 2–0 against the Cardinals in playoff meetings. Those playoff wins include the 1975 NFC Divisional Round and the 2021 NFC Wild Card game.
The latest stretch has also favored Los Angeles. The Rams entered the January 2026 meeting on a three-game winning streak against Arizona, following victories in both 2025 meetings and the December 2024 game.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Series
| Category | Rams | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Total meetings | 96 | 96 |
| Regular-season record | 51–41–2 | 41–51–2 |
| Playoff record | 2–0 | 0–2 |
| All-time record including playoffs | 53–41–2 | 41–53–2 |
| Current winning streak | 3 | 0 |
| Largest victory | 34–0 | 44–6 |
Recent Meetings
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2026 | SoFi Stadium | Rams 37–20 |
| Dec. 7, 2025 | State Farm Stadium | Rams 45–17 |
| Dec. 28, 2024 | SoFi Stadium | Rams 13–9 |
| Sept. 15, 2024 | State Farm Stadium | Cardinals 41–10 |
| Nov. 26, 2023 | State Farm Stadium | Rams 37–14 |
| Oct. 15, 2023 | SoFi Stadium | Rams 26–9 |
The Rams won both 2025 meetings by a combined 82–37, a 45-point aggregate margin.
January 4, 2026 Player Leaders
| Category | Leader | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | Matthew Stafford | LAR | 259 |
| Passing TDs | Matthew Stafford | LAR | 4 |
| Rushing yards | Kyren Williams | LAR | 60 |
| Receiving yards | Michael Wilson | ARI | 99 |
| Receptions | Puka Nacua | LAR | 10 |
| Receiving TDs | Colby Parkinson | LAR | 2 |
| Sacks by offense allowed | Arizona | ARI | 6 |
| Total yards | Los Angeles | LAR | 395 |
Recent Form
Los Angeles Rams — 2025 Regular Season
The Rams finished the 2025 regular season 12–5 and second in the NFC West. They scored 518 points and allowed 346, producing a +172 point differential.
Their final two regular-season games against Arizona were particularly productive:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Rams Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 2025 | Cardinals | W 45–17 | 45 |
| Jan. 4, 2026 | Cardinals | W 37–20 | 37 |
The December meeting featured Stafford’s 281 passing yards and three touchdown passes, Nacua’s 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Corum’s 128 rushing yards and two scores.
Arizona Cardinals — 2025 Regular Season
Arizona finished 3–14, last in the NFC West. The Cardinals lost both games against the Rams by double digits.
Brissett’s 2025 season produced 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games. He finished the final meeting with a 71.0% completion rate, 243 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Statistical Highlights
- 37–20: Rams final score in the latest meeting.
- 259: Matthew Stafford passing yards.
- 4: Stafford touchdown passes.
- 114.5: Stafford passer rating.
- 243: Jacoby Brissett passing yards.
- 99: Michael Wilson receiving yards.
- 91: Tyler Higbee receiving yards.
- 76: Puka Nacua receiving yards.
- 65: Trey McBride receiving yards.
- 60: Kyren Williams rushing yards.
- 59: Blake Corum rushing yards.
- 395: Rams total offense.
- 317: Cardinals total offense.
- 143: Rams rushing yards.
- 6: Rams sacks of the Cardinals.
- 0: Rams interceptions thrown.
- 10: Nacua receptions.
- 2: Colby Parkinson touchdown receptions.
- 2: Arizona turnovers.
- 9-of-16: Rams third-down conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals game?
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37–20 on January 4, 2026, at SoFi Stadium.
Who was the best quarterback in the Rams vs Cardinals matchup?
Matthew Stafford produced the strongest quarterback performance, completing 25 of 40 passes for 259 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions with a 114.5 passer rating.
Who led the Rams in rushing?
Kyren Williams led the Rams with 60 rushing yards on 12 carries. Blake Corum was close behind with 59 yards on 13 carries.
Who led the game in receiving yards?
Arizona’s Michael Wilson led all players with 99 receiving yards on five catches.
How many receptions did Puka Nacua have?
Nacua caught 10 passes on 11 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown.
How many touchdowns did Colby Parkinson score?
Parkinson caught four passes for 36 yards and two touchdowns.
How did Trey McBride perform?
McBride caught seven of eight targets for 65 yards in the January 4, 2026 meeting.
What is the all-time Rams vs Cardinals record?
The Rams lead the all-time series 53–41–2, including a 2–0 postseason record.
How many times did the Rams and Cardinals play in 2025?
They played twice during the 2025 regular season. Los Angeles won both games, 45–17 on December 7 and 37–20 on January 4, 2026.
Did the Rams sweep the Cardinals in 2025?
Yes. Los Angeles won both 2025 regular-season meetings, completing the season sweep by a combined score of 82–37.
Sources and References
The statistics in this article were verified against:
- NFL.com — official player statistics, game logs and awards.
- Pro Football Reference — game box scores, franchise records, player career statistics and season statistics.
- Arizona Cardinals official website — team player statistics and historical player information.
- StatMuse — game-level NFL statistics and team/player comparisons.
- Reuters / NBC Sports — game reports and statistical context for the 2025–26 season.
The primary statistical references are the NFL, Pro Football Reference and the Arizona Cardinals’ official team database. Where historical or career data differs by database definition, the figures above use regular-season statistics unless postseason statistics are explicitly identified.
