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Cardinals Eke Past Rams 18-16 as DarkHorse Nails Rock-Fight Under

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The Cardinals limped into SoFi Stadium and somehow stumbled out with an 18-16 upset, delivering exactly the ugly, low-scoring slog DarkHorse predicted when we hammered the under 51.5. Final combined score of 34? That's not just a hit—that's a statement.

Arizona's offense looked every bit as compromised as advertised, mustering just 18 points without the injured Jeremiyah Love and confirming their road offensive struggles weren't a mirage. But in a game this tight, 18 was somehow enough. The Rams, favored by nearly two touchdowns, couldn't crack 20 themselves despite controlling tempo for stretches. Their inconsistent attack—averaging 23.8 PPG coming in—showed up in its most frustrating form, sputtering in the red zone and settling for field goals when touchdowns were mandatory.

This was pure trench warfare. No shootout. No fireworks. Just two flawed offenses grinding against each other while defenses feasted on mistakes. The Rams laid 12.5 points expecting to dominate, but instead got out-toughed by a Cardinals squad playing with house money.

DarkHorse called the grind-it-out script perfectly. When both offenses are this limited and the favorite can't impose its will, you get a 34-point rock fight. Cash that under ticket and tip your cap to Arizona's grit.

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