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2026 · Week 6

Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams

Sun Oct 18, 1:05 PM PDT SoFi Stadium Indoors Final 18–16
Depth
Game total
51.5
points, both teams
OffenseArizona Cardinals Los Angeles Rams
Team total19.232.2
Plays a game62.664.2
Passes vs usual+1.4+2.3

A division game.

Passes vs usual: points of pass rate above or below what teams usually call on the same down, distance and score.

Game and team totals: consensus of 11 books via The Odds API, as of Sun Oct 18 11:00 AM EDT.

Beyond Usage · Arizona Cardinals Michael WilsonWR
−27receiving yards a game

Over his last 4 games, he has gained 27 receiving yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces.

Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 27 receiving yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces. That's more than his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count

Key players

who each offense runs through
Arizona Cardinals Cardinals
LAR defense allows a game WR 102yds · 30th over usual TE 20yds · 32nd over usual
LAR: one of the 8 toughest against receivers this season, adjusted for who they have played.

Receivers with a real workload have gained 90% of their recent average against defenses like that since 2016, and beaten it in 40% of games. Against the middle of the league, 41% have.

LAR: one of the 8 toughest against tight ends this season, adjusted for who they have played.

Tight ends with a real workload have gained 85% of their recent average against defenses like that since 2016, and beaten it in 34% of games. Against the middle of the league, 40% have.

Arizona Cardinals #14 M. WilsonWR WR1
11 tgt28% of targets91% snaps
last 4 Wk 3 vs SF 17 tgt, 11 rec, 89 rec yds Wk 4 vs NYG 13 tgt, 7 rec, 95 rec yds Wk 5 vs DET 7 tgt, 4 rec, 30 rec yds Wk 6 vs LA 7 tgt, 4 rec, 32 rec yds
Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 27 receiving yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces. That's more than his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • A trip home: born in Simi Valley, CA, 32 miles from where he plays this week
  • 28% of targets over his last 4, 26% this season Role Whether his workload is growing or shrinking, counted in the receiving yards it usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games it has been worth 85 a game, up from 62 in the 17 games before. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about half of a change in role has shown up in the next game. How we count
  • 2.5 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs LA: 32 receiving yards, 4 catches on 7 targets
  • 1.59 yards per route run in 2025, 49th of 154 receivers and tight ends
  • LA allow 14.4 targets a game to receivers, 31st most
  • Vs LA: 65 receiving yards a game over 5, 48 in all his games Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over 5 games, he has gained 1 receiving yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
Arizona Cardinals #85 T. McBrideTE TE1
10.5 tgt29% of targets92% snaps
last 4 Wk 3 vs SF 11 tgt, 9 rec, 75 rec yds Wk 4 vs NYG 12 tgt, 7 rec, 31 rec yds Wk 5 vs DET 10 tgt, 9 rec, 66 rec yds Wk 6 vs LA 9 tgt, 7 rec, 53 rec yds
Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 23 receiving yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces. That's more than his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • 29% of targets over his last 4, 30% this season Role Whether his workload is growing or shrinking, counted in the receiving yards it usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games it has been worth 76 a game, up from 72 in the 17 games before. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about half of a change in role has shown up in the next game. How we count
  • 1.8 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs LA: 53 receiving yards, 7 catches on 9 targets
  • 1.76 yards per route run in 2025, 8th of 84 receivers and tight ends
  • LA allow 6.8 targets a game to tight ends, 18th most
  • Vs LA: 73 receiving yards a game over 5, 70 in all his games Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over 5 games, he has gained 7 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
Arizona Cardinals #17 K. BourneWR WR2
5.5 tgt14% of targets58% snaps
last 4 Wk 2 vs SEA 3 tgt, 2 rec, 11 rec yds Wk 3 vs SF 3 tgt, 2 rec, 22 rec yds Wk 5 vs DET 8 tgt, 5 rec, 70 rec yds Wk 6 vs LA 8 tgt, 5 rec, 47 rec yds
Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 7 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • 14% of targets over his last 4 Role Whether his workload is growing or shrinking, counted in the receiving yards it usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games it has been worth 38 a game, up from 32 in the 14 games before. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about half of a change in role has shown up in the next game. How we count
  • 1.5 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs LA: 47 receiving yards, 5 catches on 8 targets
  • 1.42 yards per route run in 2025, 65th of 154 receivers and tight ends
  • LA allow 14.4 targets a game to receivers, 31st most
  • Vs LA: 70 receiving yards a game over 4, 34 in all his games Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over 4 games, he has gained 25 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's more than his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
Los Angeles Rams Rams
ARI defense allows a game WR 157yds · 9th over usual RB 110yds · 5th over usual TE 73yds · 5th over usual
ARI: one of the 8 softest against running backs this season, adjusted for who they have played.

Backs with a real workload have gained 105% of their recent average against defenses like that since 2016, and beaten it in 50% of games. Against the middle of the league, 42% have.

ARI: one of the 8 softest against tight ends this season, adjusted for who they have played.

Tight ends with a real workload have gained 98% of their recent average against defenses like that since 2016, and beaten it in 48% of games. Against the middle of the league, 40% have.

Los Angeles Rams #12 P. NacuaWR WR1
13 tgt36% of targets81% snaps
last 4 Wk 1 vs SF 9 tgt, 5 rec, 74 rec yds Wk 4 vs PHI 12 tgt, 9 rec, 125 rec yds1 car, 2 rush yds Wk 5 vs BUF 24 tgt, 17 rec, 138 rec yds2 car, 9 rush yds Wk 6 vs ARI 7 tgt, 6 rec, 80 rec yds
Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 5 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • 36% of targets over his last 4, 34% this season
  • 1.5 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs ARI: 80 receiving yards, 6 catches on 7 targets
  • 3.54 yards per route run in 2025, 1st of 154 receivers and tight ends
  • ARI allow 15.8 targets a game to receivers, 26th most
  • Vs ARI: 113 receiving yards a game over 4, 100 in all his games Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over 4 games, he has gained 33 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's more than his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
Los Angeles Rams #23 K. WilliamsRB RB1
14.2 car8.5 tgt62% of carries70% snaps
last 4 Wk 3 vs DEN 15 car, 88 rush yds6 rec, 70 rec yds Wk 4 vs PHI 16 car, 80 rush yds10 rec, 67 rec yds Wk 5 vs BUF 16 car, 49 rush yds6 rec, 27 rec yds Wk 6 vs ARI 10 car, 50 rush yds3 rec, 17 rec yds
Beyond Usage The scrimmage yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his carries and targets, how far downfield the targets were and his touches inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 9 scrimmage yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • 62% of carries over his last 4, 58% this season Role Whether his workload is growing or shrinking, counted in the scrimmage yards it usually produces. His workload is his carries and targets, how far downfield the targets were and his touches inside the 20. Over his last 4 games it has been worth 111 a game, up from 86 in the 20 games before. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about half of a change in role has shown up in the next game. How we count
  • 3.8 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs ARI: 50 rushing yards on 10 carries, 3 catches for 17 yards
  • 4.9 yards a carry, 7th of 39 backs
  • Vs ARI: 55 rushing yards a game over 5, 75 in all his games Beyond Usage The scrimmage yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his carries and targets, how far downfield the targets were and his touches inside the 20. Over 5 games, he has gained 1 scrimmage yards a game fewer than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
Los Angeles Rams #89 T. HigbeeTE TE2
6.8 tgt13% of targets56% snaps
last 4 Wk 3 vs DEN 11 tgt, 8 rec, 62 rec yds Wk 4 vs PHI 6 tgt, 5 rec, 67 rec yds Wk 5 vs BUF 6 tgt, 5 rec, 83 rec yds Wk 6 vs ARI 4 tgt, 4 rec, 22 rec yds
Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over his last 4 games, he has gained 7 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
  • 13% of targets over his last 4
  • 0.5 touches a game inside the 20 over his last 4
  • Last game, vs ARI: 22 receiving yards, 4 catches on 4 targets
  • 1.53 yards per route run in 2025, 14th of 84 receivers and tight ends
  • ARI allow 7.4 targets a game to tight ends, 16th most
  • Vs ARI: 41 receiving yards a game over 3, 34 in all his games Beyond Usage The receiving yards he gains beyond what his workload usually produces. His workload is his targets, how far downfield they were and those inside the 20. Over 3 games, he has gained 8 receiving yards a game more than his workload usually produces. That's within his usual week-to-week ups and downs. In past seasons, about a third of a gap has carried into the next game. How we count
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