The Arizona Cardinals visit the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 18, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX. Arizona enters at 1–4, while Los Angeles is 2–3. Both teams have ground to make up, making this divisional matchup important early in the season.
The Cardinals have plenty to fix, coming off a 24-point loss to the Detroit Lions. Injuries are another concern, with running back Jeremiyah Love and safeties Wydett Williams Jr. and Andrew Wingard ruled out. Budda Baker is among those listed as questionable. The Cardinals need a stronger response on both sides of the ball.
Conversely, Los Angeles is looking to rebound after a narrow loss to the Buffalo Bills. Cornerback Trent McDuffie and safety Kamren Curl are listed as questionable, potentially affecting the secondary against Arizona’s passing attack. With the broadcast team, officiating crew and uniforms also set for Sunday, here’s what fans should know before kickoff.
Announcers
Play-by-play: Kenny Albert, a veteran play-by-play announcer who has called NFL games for FOX for years. He has also covered NHL, MLB and NBA action, making him one of the more versatile voices in American sports broadcasting. He will guide viewers through the game’s action and key moments.
Color commentator: Greg Olsen, former NFL tight end and three-time Pro Bowler, brings an experienced player’s perspective to the booth. He played 14 NFL seasons and became known for his receiving ability and football intelligence. His analysis should be useful when breaking down quarterback decisions, route concepts and defensive coverage.
Sideline reporter: Pam Oliver, one of FOX’s longest-serving NFL sideline reporters. She is known for her interviews with players and coaches, along with injury updates and reports from the field during critical stretches of the game.
Referees
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Officiating position |
Official |
|---|---|
Head referee |
Clay Martin |
Umpire |
Steve Woods |
Down judge |
Jerod Phillips |
Line judge |
Brian Perry |
Field judge |
Alonzo Ramsey |
Side judge |
Eugene Hall |
Back judge |
Greg Wilson |
Head referee Martin is in his ninth season as an NFL referee and his 12th season overall as an NFL official in 2026. He previously worked as an umpire before moving into the referee role in 2018.
Martin’s crew will oversee penalties, spotting the ball, player safety and other game-management decisions. Offensive holding and defensive pass interference are two calls worth watching in a matchup where both teams need to create scoring opportunities. Penalties that extend drives or erase big plays could have a major impact on the outcome.
Jersey Combinations
- Helmet: White, featuring the Cardinals logo
- Jersey: White with red numbers
- Pants: White
- Socks: White
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