With five starters sidelined due to positive COVID-19 tests and another out with an injury, the Rams looked like they would have very little chance to beat the Cardinals on Monday night. But they got valuable contributions from their backups and stellar play from Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald, who helped carry the team to a 30-23 win.
And suddenly, the Rams appear to be back on track as Super Bowl contenders after breaking off consecutive wins – most importantly, beating the 10-2 Cardinals on the road.
Here’s how we graded every position group from the victory, beginning with Stafford’s big night.