Blake Grupe, the Los Angeles Rams' newest place-kicker, left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a knee injury after making a 44-yard field goal. Punter Ethan Evans filled in, converting a go-ahead extra point in the fourth quarter with 47 seconds left. However, the Cardinals took the ensuing kickoff and marched downfield, winning 18-16 on Chad Ryland's 43-yard field goal as time expired.
Grupe was added off the New York Jets' practice squad last week, replacing Harrison Mevis, who missed a 50-yard field goal and had a 48-yarder blocked in overtime against the Buffalo Bills. After Grupe's injury, he was seen in the locker room with a brace and crutches. Coach Sean Mc Vay said he had no further details on the injury and confirmed the Rams did not attempt another field goal in the half.
The Rams are the only team since the start of last season without a successful 2-point conversion (0-for-2). Evans, who said he kicked field goals in college, handled the PAT after Stetson Bennett snapped the ball. Arizona closed as a 13.5-point underdog and became only the second double-digit underdog to win outright in the past two seasons.
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