To beat the Rams on Sunday, the Cardinals knew they had to take care of the ball and play well on special teams.’’
They did neither and lost, 29-16, at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Quarterback Blaine Gabbert had two passes intercepted in the first quarter, including one that was returned for a touchdown.
The Cardinals bounced back and trailed 19-13 at halftime. The Rams used a 70-yard punt and a 30-yard return to set up a touchdown in the third quarter, and that was enough to send the Cardinals to their seventh loss of the season.