Rams and Cardinals Clash in Week 6 Amidst Underwhelming Seasons
Both NFC West teams, struggling with .500 records or worse, aim to find momentum in their matchup at SoFi Stadium.
The 2026 NFL season has presented challenges for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals, who are set to face off in a Week 6 contest at SoFi Stadium. Both teams are currently in the lower ranks of the NFC West division, looking to improve their standing.
The Rams enter the game as 12.5-point home favorites. Entering the season with high expectations following the acquisition of Myles Garrett and the return of Aaron Donald from retirement, the Rams have stumbled to a 2-3 record through five weeks. A recent 37-34 overtime loss to the Rams on Monday Night Football was particularly difficult.
The Cardinals, with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, had lower preseason expectations but experienced a brief period of success, including a victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, also at SoFi Stadium. The team currently holds a 1-4 record.
This matchup also features a reunion between Rams head coach Sean McVay and his former offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur, who is now the head coach of the Cardinals.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Friday, October 18. It will be broadcast on FOX. For viewers without cable, the game can be streamed for free via a five-day trial of DIRECTV's live TV streaming service, which includes FOX.