A clash of NFC West rivals highlights the late afternoon schedule on Sunday, as the Arizona Cardinals play host to the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium.
The Cardinals return to the desert for their home opener after falling just short last weekend in a feisty 34-28 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Rams opened their campaign in primetime, dropping a narrow 26-20 overtime decision on the road to the Detroit Lions, snapping a four-game straight up win streak in regular season action.
The Cardinals return home perched as slim 1-point favourites on the NFL Week 2 odds. The Rams trail as +100 moneyline underdogs and the total is listed at 48.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Rams swept their season series with the Cardinals in 2023, posting a pair of lopsided wins including a 37-14 victory in Arizona and have now earned the win in nine straight visits to State Farm Stadium and 12 of 14 head-to-head clashes overall.
Each of the past 15 meetings between these teams have been settled by at least seven points, with the Rams rolling to victory by double-digit margins 10 times during their current 12-2 run. However, those lopsided contests have translated into uneven results in NFL totals betting, with the OVER going just 7-7 over their past 14 dates.
The Cardinals have struggled to reward loyal NFL betting fans when pegged as home chalk by three or fewer points, going a meagre 4-6-1 SU in their past 11 and covering the spread just once in their past seven.
Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford orchestrated a second-half comeback in his most recent road date with his former Lions teammates, highlighted by an 80-yard drive late in the fourth that finished with a scoring pass to Cooper Kupp to claim a narrow lead. However, the Rams defence were unable to hold the lead, with the Lions eking out a field goal in the dying seconds and marching to the win on a 70-yard drive in extra time. That marked just the third time that the Rams have allowed more than 25 points since Week 2 of last season.
But while the Rams have consistently shut down the Cardinals attack in recent meetings, they can ill afford to underestimate an Arizona squad that enjoyed an offensive spark last week. Stafford enjoyed a big night despite seeing receiver Puka Nacua leave the game early with a knee injury, tossing for 317 yards and one score while tossing one pick. The veteran pivot has also connected on 21 total scoring passes in his past 10 appearances versus Arizona. However, with both Nacua and offensive tackle Steve Avila now sidelined by injury, Stafford -140 odds to throw for multiple scores is far from a lock.
Arizona Cardinals
Doormats in the NFC West in each of the past two seasons, the Cardinals made their case to be taken seriously in last week’s visit to Buffalo. The Cards marched to an early 17-3 lead over the Bills before Buffalo pivot Josh Allen took matters into his own hands by tossing for two touchdowns and running for two more. Kyler Murray deserves credit for his steady management of the Cardinals offence in a losing cause, completing 21 passes for 162 yards and one score, along with a team-high 57 rushing yards.
However, Murray could use more help from the Arizona offensive line, which allowed him to be tackled four times. James Conner tallied his first scoring run of the year while compiling just 50 rushing yards. But with the Rams hobbled by injury, Conner could be poised to breakthrough at home, where he averaged 83.7 rushing yards last season in a game that the Cards have made a priority to win.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Rams vs. Cardinals?
Line History
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| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Sep 11:23pm | ARI | -2.5 -110 | O +49.5 -110 |
| Closing 12 Sep 1:05pm | ARI | -1 -110 | O +57.5 -140 |
- Regular Season
Rams Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
7 |
| Rushing |
360 |
| Passing |
1238 |
| Receiving |
19 |
| Sacks |
3 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
4 |
| Rushing |
379 |
| Passing |
972 |
| Receiving |
20 |
| Sacks |
3 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
Cardinals Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
7 |
| Rushing |
360 |
| Passing |
1238 |
| Receiving |
19 |
| Sacks |
3 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
4 |
| Rushing |
379 |
| Passing |
972 |
| Receiving |
20 |
| Sacks |
3 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
Weather
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Jordan Whittington (WR)
Kamren Curl (S)
Braden Fiske (DE)
Matthew Stafford (QB)
Demarcus Robinson (WR)
Conor McDermott (OL)
Bobby Brown III (NT)
Kevin Dotson (OL)
Cobie Durant (CB)
Derion Kendrick (DB)
Evan Brown (OL)
Jesse Luketa (LB)
Bilal Nichols (DL)
Will Hernandez (OL)
Matt Prater (K)
Garrett Williams (CB)
Isaiah Adams (OL)
Khyiris Tonga (DL)
Jackson Barton (OL)
Justin Jones (DL)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jordan Whittington (WR) | Ques Oct 20 | Shoulder - 08 / 10 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Whittington is managing a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Raiders on October 20th. |
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| Kamren Curl (S) | Ques Sun | Back - 07 / 10 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Curl is hampered by a back injury, and it remains to be seen if he will dress against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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| Braden Fiske (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 07 / 10 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Fiske is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will feature in the lineup against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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| Matthew Stafford (QB) | Ques Sun | Back - 07 / 10 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Stafford is hobbled by a back injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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| Demarcus Robinson (WR) | Ques Sun | Groin - 01 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Robinson is managing a groin injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Conor McDermott (OL) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 27 / 09 / 24 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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McDermott is placed on the injured reserve list with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will take the field against Raiders on October 20th. |
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| Bobby Brown III (NT) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 19 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Brown is hampered by an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Sunday's game versus the 49ers. |
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| Kevin Dotson (OL) | Ques Sun | Foot - 19 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Dotson missed the previous game with a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Cobie Durant (CB) | Ques Sun | Toe - 19 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Durant is nursing with a toe injury, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Sunday's game against the 49ers. |
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| Derion Kendrick (DB) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 17 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 3-0 | + - |
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Kendrick is placed on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Evan Brown (OL) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but it is likely that he will be active against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Jesse Luketa (LB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Luketa has been tending to a shoulder injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Bilal Nichols (DL) | Prob Sun | Finger - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Nichols is likely to bounce back from his finger injury in time for Sunday's tilt against the Bengals. |
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| Will Hernandez (OL) | out of season | Knee - 07 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Hernandez has been sidelined due to an knee injury, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Matt Prater (K) | Ques Sun | Knee - 02 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Prater is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will take the field against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Garrett Williams (CB) | Ques Sun | Groin - 02 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Williams is dealing with a groin injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Isaiah Adams (OL) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 27 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Adams is managing a thumb injury, but he is projected to return to action against the Packers on Sunday. |
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| Khyiris Tonga (DL) | Ques Sun | Knee - 27 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Tonga is nursing a knee injury, and it is yet to be determined if he will be active against the 49ers on Sunday. |
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| Jackson Barton (OL) | Out indefinitely | Toe - 25 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Barton is placed on the injured reserve list with a toe injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Justin Jones (DL) | out of season | Tricep - 24 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Jones is placed on the injured reserve list with a triceps injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Sep 11:23pm ARI -2.5 -110 O +49.5 -110 Closing 12 Sep 1:05pm ARI -1 -110 O +57.5 -140 -
- Regular Season
Rams Team Leaders
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 360
Passing 1238
Receiving 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 379
Passing 972
Receiving 20
Sacks 3
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
Cardinals Team Leaders
Touchdowns 7
Rushing 360
Passing 1238
Receiving 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 379
Passing 972
Receiving 20
Sacks 3
Interceptions 1
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Weather
condition dome -
Injuries
Jordan Whittington (WR)
Ques Oct 20 Shoulder - 08 / 10 / 24Kamren Curl (S)
Ques Sun Back - 07 / 10 / 24Braden Fiske (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 07 / 10 / 24Matthew Stafford (QB)
Ques Sun Back - 07 / 10 / 24Demarcus Robinson (WR)
Ques Sun Groin - 01 / 10 / 24Conor McDermott (OL)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 27 / 09 / 24Bobby Brown III (NT)
Ques Sun Ankle - 19 / 09 / 24Kevin Dotson (OL)
Ques Sun Foot - 19 / 09 / 24Cobie Durant (CB)
Ques Sun Toe - 19 / 09 / 24Derion Kendrick (DB)
Out indefinitely Knee - 17 / 09 / 24Evan Brown (OL)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24Jesse Luketa (LB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24Bilal Nichols (DL)
Prob Sun Finger - 10 / 10 / 24Will Hernandez (OL)
out of season Knee - 07 / 10 / 24Matt Prater (K)
Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 10 / 24Garrett Williams (CB)
Ques Sun Groin - 02 / 10 / 24Isaiah Adams (OL)
Prob Sun Thumb - 27 / 09 / 24Khyiris Tonga (DL)
Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 09 / 24Jackson Barton (OL)
Out indefinitely Toe - 25 / 09 / 24Justin Jones (DL)
out of season Tricep - 24 / 09 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Whittington (WR) Ques Oct 20 Shoulder - 08 / 10 / 24 0-0 0-0 + - Whittington is managing a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Raiders on October 20th.
Kamren Curl (S) Ques Sun Back - 07 / 10 / 24 0-0 0-0 + - Curl is hampered by a back injury, and it remains to be seen if he will dress against the Raiders on Sunday.
Braden Fiske (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 07 / 10 / 24 0-0 0-0 + - Fiske is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will feature in the lineup against the Raiders on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford (QB) Ques Sun Back - 07 / 10 / 24 0-0 0-0 + - Stafford is hobbled by a back injury, and it is up in the air if he will participate against the Raiders on Sunday.
Demarcus Robinson (WR) Ques Sun Groin - 01 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Robinson is managing a groin injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Packers on Sunday.
Conor McDermott (OL) day-to-day Undisclosed - 27 / 09 / 24 1-1 2-0 + - McDermott is placed on the injured reserve list with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will take the field against Raiders on October 20th.
Bobby Brown III (NT) Ques Sun Ankle - 19 / 09 / 24 1-2 3-0 + - Brown is hampered by an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Sunday's game versus the 49ers.
Kevin Dotson (OL) Ques Sun Foot - 19 / 09 / 24 1-2 3-0 + - Dotson missed the previous game with a foot injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Packers on Sunday.
Cobie Durant (CB) Ques Sun Toe - 19 / 09 / 24 1-2 3-0 + - Durant is nursing with a toe injury, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Derion Kendrick (DB) Out indefinitely Knee - 17 / 09 / 24 1-2 3-0 + - Kendrick is placed on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Brown (OL) Prob Sun Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but it is likely that he will be active against the Packers on Sunday.
Jesse Luketa (LB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Luketa has been tending to a shoulder injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Packers on Sunday.
Bilal Nichols (DL) Prob Sun Finger - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Nichols is likely to bounce back from his finger injury in time for Sunday's tilt against the Bengals.
Will Hernandez (OL) out of season Knee - 07 / 10 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Hernandez has been sidelined due to an knee injury, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
Matt Prater (K) Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Prater is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will take the field against the Packers on Sunday.
Garrett Williams (CB) Ques Sun Groin - 02 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Williams is dealing with a groin injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Packers on Sunday.
Isaiah Adams (OL) Prob Sun Thumb - 27 / 09 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Adams is managing a thumb injury, but he is projected to return to action against the Packers on Sunday.
Khyiris Tonga (DL) Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 09 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Tonga is nursing a knee injury, and it is yet to be determined if he will be active against the 49ers on Sunday.
Jackson Barton (OL) Out indefinitely Toe - 25 / 09 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Barton is placed on the injured reserve list with a toe injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Justin Jones (DL) out of season Tricep - 24 / 09 / 24 1-2 1-2 + - Jones is placed on the injured reserve list with a triceps injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.