Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals

Nacua’s knee is the major Week 10 variable

Puka Nacua is questionable after injuring his knee on the final play of the Rams’ win over Washington; he is scheduled for a Monday MRI, and the team does not believe he tore his ACL.

Los Angeles’ pass-rush outlook is a matchup variable

Los Angeles’ pass rush remains a matchup variable against Arizona.

Minshew’s passing output was modest

Gardner Minshew completed 21 of 30 passes for 166 yards, but Arizona managed only a field goal in its 17-3 loss to Seattle; the Cardinals need more from the passing game against the Rams.

Arizona’s backfield remains unsettled

Tyler Allgeier led Arizona with 17 carries against Seattle, but a podcast advised starting someone other than him; the Cardinals’ backfield remains worth monitoring against Los Angeles.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Cardinals plus the best available number

Arizona +8.5 is worth considering if available; with the market moving in from the Rams’ -10.5 opener, avoid a worse price without a clear reason.

Lean under 47.5

Lean under 47.5, with better value at 48 or higher; the case depends on Arizona struggling to sustain scoring drives and the Rams controlling the game if they take an early lead.