Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland delivered a career-defining performance, kicking six field goals -- including a game-winner as time expired -- to secure an 18-16 upset over the Rams at So Fi Stadium. The victory marked the biggest upset in the NFL season so far. Ryland, 27, became the first kicker this season to make six field goals in a single game.
His six makes were a career high and tied for the second most in franchise history. Arizona overcame a 16-15 deficit late, capitalizing on an unnecessary roughness penalty that flipped field position. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett orchestrated the winning drive with a key 21-yard pass to Jalen Brooks.
Ryland's six field goals accounted for all of Arizona's points, the most by a Cardinal responsible for all team scoring since Ernie Nevers in 1929. Coach Mike La Fleur quipped he never wants to see six kicks again unless they are extra points. The win snapped the Cardinals' eight-game losing streak against NFC West opponents and gave Arizona its second victory at So Fi Stadium this season.
Ryland's heroics also helped the Cardinals, 13.5-point underdogs, cover the largest point spread upset of the NFL year.
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