The Rams had a lead with 47 seconds remaining. The Raiders had erased a 10-point deficit. The Chargers had an end-zone interception and an extra possession from a recovered punt-return fumble.
None of those openings produced a win Sunday. Arizona beat Los Angeles 18-16, Buffalo beat Las Vegas 33-30 and Kansas City beat the Chargers 22-6 in a late window that repeatedly punished unfinished possessions.
Kansas City remained unbeaten at 5-0. Buffalo reached 5-1. The Rams and Raiders were left with close losses, while the Chargers reached their bye at 0-6.
Los Angeles lets a field-goal offense win
Arizona did not score a touchdown. The Cardinals went into the red zone five times and settled for field goals every time, keeping the Rams close enough to take a late lead.
Matthew Stafford finally found Colby Parkinson for a 6-yard touchdown. With injured kicker Blake Grupe unavailable, punter Ethan Evans made the extra point to put the Rams ahead 16-15.
The first Arizona play afterward undid much of that work. Jacoby Brissett completed a 21-yard pass to Jalen Brooks, and Josh Wallace's unnecessary-roughness penalty added 15 yards. Chad Ryland made his sixth kick from 43 yards as time expired.
FOX Sports' official clip shows the finish: