Cardinals stun Rams, hit game-winning field goal as time expires

🏈 Rams 3, Cardinals 0 — 9:41 left in the first quarter

New Rams kicker Blake Grupe did not have to wait long to make his debut.

Grupe, who was signed this week after the Rams released Harrison Mevis, kicked a 44-yard field goal to give the Rams the early lead.

However, on the ensuing kickoff, Grupe had to be helped off the field after making a hit on the return. He was limping slightly as he made his way to the sideline.

But the Rams wasted an opportunity before the field goal.

Rams safety Quentin Lake intercepted a pass by Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, that had given the Rams the ball at the Cardinals’ 35-yard line.

But the Cardinals sacked Matthew Stafford on third and 12 at the 17, bringing on Grupe.