Cardinals vs Rams predictions, graded
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams · Week 6, 2026 · Sun, Oct 18 · Final: Cardinals 18, Rams 16 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Cardinals vs Rams? Of 26 pundits with a call on record, all 26 take the Rams. 4 named a score; the median has the Rams by 13. The Cardinals won 18-16, so 0 of 26 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 4 out of 100.
Who the room took
26 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callCardinals vs Rams picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports Illustratedall 9 Rams
- CBS Sportsall 3 Rams
- Locked On Rams (podcast)all 3 Rams
- Check the Mic (podcast)all 2 Rams
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Rams
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Rams
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Rams.
Cardinals vs Rams score predictions
4 pundits named a score; the median call is Rams by 13, and the final was Cardinals by 2.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsRams 37, Cardinals 24Miss · 24
- Pete PriscoRams 35, Cardinals 20Miss · 19
- Tyler SullivanRams 30, Cardinals 17Miss · 24
- John BreechRams 30, Cardinals 20Miss · 31
Cardinals at Rams: how they came in
The Cardinals are 1-4 and have lost 4 straight; the Rams are 2-3. It is a division game. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-4 · lost 4 straight · 108 scored, 162 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 26th, defense 30th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 4.8 · 1 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 5 Cardinals games
- Record coming in
- 2-3 · 119 scored, 120 allowed
- Last games
- L 34-37 vs Bills Week 5
- W 24-20 at Eagles Week 4
- L 26-30 at Broncos Week 3
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 5 Rams games
Cardinals and Rams players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 41st in the NFL in passing yards
Gardner Minshew to be 1st on the depth chart
“It would be incredibly tough to turn back to Brissett after today's performance.” the article →
Gardner Minshew to stay put
“the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases” the article →
- Tyler AllgeierRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 89 carries · 3 TD · 23 catches for 128 · 9 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“My unofficial prediction is Love will play but Tyler Allgeier mostly handles duties as the Cardinals ease Love back into the mix.” the article →
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.” the article →
- Michael WilsonWR1 · WR
51 catches for 546 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is just entering his prime and could potentially become a No.1 receiver.” the article →
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Michael Wilson is the clear number two option in the Arizona passing attack as the WR21 in fantasy points per game.” the article →
- Trey McBrideTE1 · TE
73 catches for 598 yards · 5 TD · 9 games · 16th in the NFL in receiving yards
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (a top-20 ADP)
“Trey McBride has a top-20 ADP... his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.” the article →
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (the second round of non-TE Premium drafts)
“they are why I would suggest he is not someone I would pull the trigger on in the second round of non-TE Premium drafts... Even with McBride having the best odds to run the most routes again, I am not drafting him at his current cost” the article →
- Budda BakerSack leader · Tackle leader · S
3.5 sacks · 29 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks · 56th in the NFL in solo tackles
Budda Baker to move — “next on the trade block”
“Safety Budda Baker ... More than anything, this would be a move to place Baker at the forefront of competing on a playoff team” the article →
Budda Baker to move to Buffalo Bills
“there is an obvious upgrade potentially sitting on the trade market in Cardinals safety Budda Baker” the article →
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Our write-up of how the room did: Cardinals 18, Rams 16: Every Graded Pick Backed the Loser →
Every call on Cardinals at Rams
1–25 of 33
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Rams win Cardinals backdoor cover for me.
Los Angeles Rams 37 — Cardinals 24
Thirty eight thirty seven twenty four, excuse me Okay. With the Rams. So, yeah, I got them barely covering.
Los Angeles Rams 35 — Arizona 20
Pete Prisco on why he has the Rams pulling off the 35-20 win over Arizona.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
the Rams are going to kill these guys... I see how some big favorites have been beaten outright this year by underdogs, but it ain't happening in this game.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Let's just quickly go through Rams Cardinals. I think the Rams are gonna kill them.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
And so now they get to go on a run and write the ship... So, you know, this is just the next game where they get to go in there and win.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
So we're expecting the Rams to go five and over the next five weeks. They're going to be sitting here at seven and three
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
they're gonna play the Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, Commanders, and Cardinals before a buy... So the next five weeks should be... Rams should go five and o.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Mike Kadlick: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Gilberto Manzano: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Eva Geitheim: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Matt Verderame: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Conor Orr: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Mitch Goldich: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — Albert Breer: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
Cardinals at Rams — John Pluym: Rams
Los Angeles Rams to beat Arizona Cardinals
I join you in that. Rams by double digits with ease here.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Arizona Cardinals
But give me the Rams in this one. I don't know what the Cardinals' plan is right now, but I got the Rams winning this one.
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Cardinals 17
Projected score: Rams 30, Cardinals 17
Los Angeles Rams 35 — Cardinals 20
Pick: Rams 35, Cardinals 20
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Cardinals 20
Rams 30-20 over Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
The next game is on Sunday, against the Cardinals. ... All are winnable, which could boost the Rams to 5-3.
Jacoby Brissett to be 1st on the depth chart
That means polarizing figures such as defensive coordinator Nick Rallis and starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be in their respective roles for another week. Arizona travels to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
The Rams can ‘get right’ against the Cardinals in Week 6 and then the schedule lightens up.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Cardinals
they were expected to lose to the Lions and beat the Cardinals even with him