The Arizona Cardinals head into Week 6 looking to snap a difficult stretch when they face the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Arizona is riding a four-game losing streak after a 45-21 defeat to the Detroit Lions, and the skid has come with a familiar problem: the Cardinals have given up more than 30 points in every one of those losses. They’ve also dropped eight straight games against NFC West opponents. The Cardinals will also be without running back Jeremiyah Love.
The Rams, meanwhile, are trying to rebound from a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Their lineup takes a hit as well, with left tackle Alaric Jackson unavailable after being suspended for one game following his punch of Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb. Los Angeles enters the week at 2-3.
Cardinals vs. Rams will air on FOX, with the matchup standing as the only late game on the network. Kenny Albert and Greg Olsen will be on the call, and Pam Oliver will report from the sideline.
For viewers looking to stream the game, Fubo is an option and offers a free trial.
Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET, which is 1:05 p.m.
Arizona time. Teams will release their inactive lists 90 minutes before kickoff.
Arizona’s Week 6 trip to Los Angeles is part of a schedule that has already seen the Cardinals open with a 26-14 win over the Chargers before losses to the Seahawks, 49ers, Giants and Lions. After the Rams, the Cardinals return home to face the Denver Broncos in Week 7.
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