Trailing 16-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Cardinals responded to score 13 unanswered points in the second before the Rams kicked a late field goal to trim their deficit to 19-13 at halftime in Sunday’s game at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert bounced back from his rough opening frame in which he tossed a pair of interceptions, as he connected with receiver Larry Fitzgerald for a late touchdown in the second.
Running back Elijhaa Penny also scored his first touchdown with a rushing score for the Cardinals in the second quarter.