GLENDALE — Rookie quarterback Carson Beck makes his NFL debut Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals try to snap a 10-game home losing streak against the Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Sports reported.
The Cardinals (3-6) beat the Rams 18-16 on Oct. 18 without scoring a touchdown. Since then, Arizona has traded Jacoby Brissett and lost Gardner Minshew to injured reserve, leaving Beck, a third-string rookie two weeks ago, as the starter for the last eight games.
“I think the coolest thing about confidence is that confidence is a choice,” Beck said. “You got to go out there and be confident and have swag, have moxie, regardless of the circumstances.”
Beck will play behind a banged-up line without center Hjalte Froholdt, who has a concussion. Receivers Michael Wilson, Jalen Brooks and Kendrick Bourne are all on injured reserve.
To help, Arizona elevated receiver Zay Jones from the practice squad and activated tight end Hunter Long from injured reserve on Saturday. Jones caught 12 passes for 183 yards with Arizona last season. Long, who played for the Rams in 2023 and 2024 when Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur was their offensive coordinator, hurt his knee in Week 4.
The Rams are also hurting. Top receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are on injured reserve, but pass rusher Myles Garrett, who missed the first meeting, is expected to play.
Sources: Arizona Sports, Arizona Sports. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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