Los Angeles fell 18-16 to Arizona after a disputed unnecessary roughness penalty set up the winning field goal, but a last-minute escape act against a one-win team exposed deeper problems for a preseason Super Bowl favorite.
Los Angeles fell 18-16 to Arizona after a disputed unnecessary roughness penalty set up the winning field goal, but a last-minute escape act against a one-win team exposed deeper problems for a preseason Super Bowl favorite.
Blame the flag all you want. Here’s the number that actually matters: 18 points against a defense that had surrendered 30-plus in three straight. Teams that need a last-second stop to survive a one-win team don’t get to file grievances — they get a top-ten draft pick. Six games in, the preseason Super Bowl favorite is averaging fewer points than the punter’s workout routine. Charming.