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Photos: Cardinals upended by Rams in Thurs. night game, now 4-1

Sam Bradford missed high, low, left, right. After capping the St. Louis Rams' opening drive with a touchdown pass to Lance Kendricks, the former No. 1 overall pick endured an 0-for-12 slump that included Patrick Peterson's interception in the end zone on a pass tossed up for grabs under heavy pressure. No worries. The Rams' rapidly-improving defense saw to that. "Those guys played outstanding," Bradford said after the Rams knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 17-3 on Thursday night. "They've played great all year and they have kept us in a lot of games." [-The Associated Press]

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Seth Perlman

Bobby Massie, Chris Long, Kevin Kolb

St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb, right, while being held back by Cardinals tackle Bobby Massie during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Kurt Warner

Former St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner waves to the crowd during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

St. Louis Rams fans yell during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

O'Brien Schofield, Sam Bradford

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker O'Brien Schofield defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Jeff Fisher

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

An official picks up a penalty flag during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

O'Brien Schofield, Sam Bradford

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, right, runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker O'Brien Schofield defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

L.G. Patterson

Ryan Williams

Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams walks off the field after being injured during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Seth Perlman

Daryl Washington, Kerry Rhodes, Steven Jackson

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, center, runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals free safety Kerry Rhodes, left, and inside linebacker Daryl Washington defend during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

A St. Louis Rams cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Cardinals Rams Football

St. Louis Rams cheerleaders perform during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Sam Acho, Sam Bradford

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, throws as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Sam Acho defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Josh Hull

St. Louis Rams linebacker Josh Hull smiles as he walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Cardinals Rams Football

A ball rests on the line of scrimmage during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Sam Bradford, James Laurinaitis

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, and middle linebacker James Laurinaitis smile as the run off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Nick Eason, Steven Jackson

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Nick Eason, left, defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Adam Snyder, Kevin Kolb, Jermelle Cudjo

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb, bottom right, is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo, bottom left, as Cardinals' Adam Snyder gets in on the play during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. Cudjo was charged with an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

L.G. Patterson

Larry Fitzgerald, Steven Jackson

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, left, and St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson talk before the start of an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Seth Perlman

Patrick Peterson, Brian Quick

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, front, intercepts a pass intended for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brian Quick, rear, in the end zone during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Jeff Fisher

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher yells on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Kevin Kolb, Jermelle Cudjo

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb, left, is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. Cudjo was charged with an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

Kevin Kolb

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Seth Perlman

Greg Zuerlein

St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein kicks a 53-yard field goal during the second quarter of an NFL football game aArizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Seth Perlman

Adam Snyder, Kevin Kolb, Jermelle Cudjo

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo (93) as Cardinals' Adam Snyder, top left, gets in on the play during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. Cudjo was charged with an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play. The Cardinals won 17-3. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Tom Gannam

William Powell, Bradley Fletcher

Arizona Cardinals running back William Powell, top, leaps over St. Louis Rams cornerback Bradley Fletcher after catching a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

L.G. Patterson

Kevin Kolb

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb walks toward the sideline after being sacked during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

L.G. Patterson

Kevin Kolb, Chris Long, Robert Quinn, Kendall Langford

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb, center, is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) with help from defensive tackle Kendall Langford (98) and defensive end Chris Long, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tom Gannam

Janoris Jenkins, Andre Roberts

St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins, left, breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts during the second quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

L.G. Patterson

Kevin Kolb, Chris Long, Robert Quinn, Kendall Langford

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb, center, is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) with help from defensive tackle Kendall Langford (98) and defensive end Chris Long, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tom Gannam

Bill Bidwill

Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill roams the field before the start of an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Tom Gannam

Cardinals Rams Football

A Arizona Cardinals fans is seen in the stands during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)