Losing Lyle Sendlein for the season hurts the Cardinals in more than one way

By losing Sendlein, the Arizona Cardinals have lost continuity, leadership, talent and a team captain.

Rookie Ryan Lindley played...like a rookie

A brilliant first drive turned into four picks, two that scored

The 2012 Cardinals are dead, and even Larry Fitzgerald knows it

The star wide receiver doesn't have many answers after the team's seventh straight loss.

Cardinals Vs. Rams score update: Beanie Wells has 2 TD at half in 17-14 game

The second quarter did not start quite so well for the Arizona Cardinals. On the first play, Ryan Lindley attempted to throw a pass to LaRod Stephens-Howling that was picked off by rookie cornerback Janoris Jenkins and returned 36 yards for a touchdown. That tied the score at seven a piece.

Arizona punted on their next drive and forced the Rams to punt, and then the Cardinals got their second touchdown of the game. On a six-play, 65-yard drive, highlighted by a 28-yard pass play to tight end Rob Housler and a 13-yard run by Andre Roberts, Beanie Wells found an opening on the right side and scored from 12 yards out for his second score of the day to make it 14-7 Cards.

St. Louis was threatening and got down in the red zone, Patrick Peterson intercepted a Sam Bradford pass in the end zone to hold the Rams without scoring.

After a three-and-out by the Cardinals on their ensuing drive, St. Louis again moved down the field. Bradford ended the drive with a 37-yard pass in the middle of the field to Lance Kendricks that tied the score at 14.

With a chance to score some points in the two-minute drill, Lindley led the Cards 11 plays and 63 yards and Jay Feely hit a 32-yard FG as time expired to give Arizona a 17-14 lead at halftime.

Lindley is 17/25 for 181 yards and an interception. Wells has 38 yards and two scores on 11 carries. Larry Fitzgerald has three receptions for 31 yards and Rob Housler leads the team with five catches for 60 yards.

For the Rams, Sam Bradford is 6/12 for 146 yards, a TD and a pick. Steven Jackson has 41 yards on 10 carries.

Cardinals Vs. Rams score update: Ryan Lindley leads Cards to 7-0 1st quarter lead

After six straight losses for the Arizona Cardinals, they wanted to get their offense going early against the St. Louis Rams, who have not won a game since their Week 5 win over Arizona, and they did.

After the defense forced a Rams punt on their first drive, the Ryan Lindley era began well. He led a 15-play, 91 yard drive that ended in a Beanie Wells one-yard touchdown run. On the drive, Beanie carried the ball six times for 15 yards and the score. Lindley was 7/8 on the drive for 59 yards, hitting Larry Fitzgerald three times and Rob Housler and Andre Roberts twice each.

For the first time in a while, the offense didn't look stuck. It is early, but for the first time in a long time, the feeling on offense is good.

They lead by a touchdown and have the ball to start the second quarter. Are the Cardinals on their way to ending their losing streak?

Cardinals Vs. Rams: Keys To Victory; Important Match Ups

Gameday is here, as the Cardinals look to end a six game losing streak today against the Rams. Here are the keys to victory and some important match ups for Arizona.

Cardinals Vs. Rams preview: Stats, history and connections

Looking ahead to the Week 12 matchup that will end one of the team's winless streak.

NFL TV Schedule, Week 12: Peyton Manning battles Chiefs; Cardinals square off with Rams

Previewing the TV schedule for Week 12 of the NFL season.

Cardinals vs. Rams: Nate Potter prepares for St. Louis pass rush

Arizona's offensive line could be in for a long day against a solid Rams defensive attack.

Arizona Cardinals getting more interceptions because defense 'is cumulatively better'

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton attributes his unit's 14 interceptions in 10 games to a defense that is better all around and more comfortable pressuring its opponents.

Arizona Cardinals happy to have defensive depth

The Arizona Cardinals have developed some depth at defense, as evidenced by Reggie Walker switching from inside to outside linebacker.

Cardinals vs. Rams: Contributions from Calais Campbell, Beanie Wells up in the air for Sunday

Coach Whisenhunt is unsure how much he will be able to get out of his two injured veterans this week.

Arizona Cardinals don't know what to expect from Ryan Lindley in 1st start

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will have his third starting quarterback of the year on Sunday, when rookie Ryan Lindley starts under center for the Cardinals against the St. Louis Rams.

Adrian Wilson, despite reduced role, 'still one of the leaders'

Adrian Wilson saw fewer snaps in Arizona's five-interception performance against Atlanta, but defensive coordinator Ray Horton says he's still one of the team's leaders.

Ken Whisenhunt talks about challenge flag penalties

Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he knew about the illegal challenge rule which cost the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

NFL injury report, Week 12: La'Rod Stephens-Howling questionable with rib injury

La'Rod Stephens-Howling latest injury seems to be complicating matters in a week in which the Cardinals muddled running back situation was supposed to cleared up

NFL injury report, Week 12: Rams WR Danny Amendola listed as doubtful for Arizona game

Rams WR Danny Amendola is not expected on the field this Sunday to enact his revenge against a Cardinals team who helped originally knock him out a few weeks back.

John Skelton 'frustrated' with losses and benching

Skelton was benched for Ryan Lindley after struggling against the Atlanta Falcons last week.

Beanie Wells unlikely to be heavily used vs. Rams

Wells could be used in spot duty as he makes his return form a turf-toe injury.

Week 12 NFL odds: Rams vs. Cardinals

The Cardinals are only slight favorites at home against a St. Louis Rams team that looks to be getting better as the season wears on.

Ray Horton, LaRod Stephens-Howling have stock rising

Despite dropping six-straight games, some Arizona Cardinals have their stock rising.

NFL injury report, Week 12: Rams' Jackson, Amendola don't practice

Rams' RB Steven Jackson and WR Danny Amendola did not practice Wednesday.

NFL injury report, Week 12: Kevin Kolb, Beanie Wells return to practice

Some old faces emerged at Cardinals practice on Wednesday.

Return of Beanie Wells will be shot in the arm for Arizona offense

Despite the success of LaRod Stephens-Howling, there has been a missing dimension

Beanie Wells injury update: Cardinals RB activated from IR

The Cardinals are hoping for a spark from newly-activated running back Beanie Wells.

Arizona Cardinals reportedly waive LB Jamaal Westerman

The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly waived linebacker Jamaal Westerman to potentially make way for running back Beanie Wells.

Coaching changes could be coming for Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals six-game losing streak has head coach Ken Whisenhunt searching for answers. Could a coaching change be one of them?

Ken Whisenhunt praises Ryan Lindley

Despite an unimpressive professional debut on Sunday, the Cardinals head coach has been impressed by the rookie quarterback's work ethic and performance in practice.

Arizona Cardinals not naming starting QB yet for game vs. Rams

Uncertainty at the quarterback position is nothing new for the Cardinals, and it will continue this week against St. Louis.

Ken Whisenhunt explains John Skelton benching

The Cardinals' quarterback situation became even more muddled as John Skelton was benched during the team's loss to Atlanta on Sunday.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: 49ers fortify top-two status with Monday's dominating victory

If you haven't heard, that Colin Kaepernick fellow is so hot right now. Oh yeah, and the 49ers ain't too bad either.

Beanie Wells injury: Cardinals running back expected to return

After being sidelined with turf toe, the four-year pro is expected to start at running back for the Cardinals on Sunday.

Cardinals vs. Rams opening betting line

The Cardinals are slight favorites as they take another crack at snapping their ongoing losing streak against a Rams team that is winless since Oct. 4.