Cardinals Struggle Against Rams Amid Injury Challenges

The Arizona Cardinals are facing an uphill battle as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams, with a record of three wins and nine losses. Due to a series of injuries, the Cardinals are ruled out with at least nine players including quarterback Kyler Murray, whose foot injury is not progressing and is unlikely to return this season.

The Cardinals are also missing key players like running backs Emari Demercado and Trey Benson, as well as wide receivers Greg Dortch and Marvin Harrison Jr., further depleting their roster ahead of the matchup against a strong Rams team that currently stands at nine wins and three losses.

This situation is compounded by the Cardinals’ recent struggles highlighted by their inability to win close games, as seen in their narrow 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. In that game, tight end Trey McBride excelled, breaking the NFL record for the most receptions by a tight end in their first four seasons, but the team's overall performance remains concerning as they face a top NFC contender.