The Rams have more injury issues to deal with on offense. But the club scored two quick touchdowns late in the second quarter to take a 17-6 lead over the Cardinals into halftime.
Matthew Stafford tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee to cap a 10-play, 72-yard drive late in the second quarter.
Then rookie Carson Beck threw a tough-luck interception, as Devin Duvernay dropped a pass that went right to him and defensive back Kam Kinchens came away with the pass — returning it to Arizona’s 32-yard line.
A few plays later, Stafford connected with Xavier Smith on a screen for a 22-yard touchdown, putting the Rams up by 11.
With top pass catchers out, Stafford is 15-of-23 for 176 yards with two TDs and one pick.
Blake Corum and Kyren Williams have been on the field together much more than usual. Corum has 46 yards on eight carries while Williams has 9 yards on five carries. He’s also caught two passes for 9 yards while Corum has three receptions for 19 yards.
But the Rams lost their top two centers due to injury. Coleman Shelton (hamstring) and backup Dylan McMahon (knee) are both doubtful to return. Guard Beaux Limmer slid over to center with Bill Murray coming in to play left guard.
For the Cardinals, Beck is 8-of-13 for 88 yards with a pick in his first start.
Arizona has just 87 yards, four first downs, and is 0-of-4 on third down.
The Rams will have a chance to add to their lead to start the third quarter, as they’ll receive the second-half kickoff.