The Los Angeles Rams wanted to defeat their rivals and win their fifth straight game, but their victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night did not technically allow them to claim the NFC West. Their chances of making the playoffs would rise to above 99%, thereby guaranteeing them a spot in the postseason.
And the Rams succeeded once more in spite of yet another dismal offensive performance. Despite bending and allowing some yards, the defense only gave up nine points overall, and it played well from beginning to end.
Even though the Cardinals outscored them 396-257, the Rams managed to pull off a victory at home that significantly improved their chances of making the playoffs. Kyren Williams averaged a respectable 4.3 yards per carry, Puka Nacua dominated the stat sheet once more, and the defense intercepted Kyler Murray twice.
This is a summary of what happened on a crazy night at SoFi Stadium.
Rams 13, Cardinals 9 is the final score.
When it was finished, With less than a minute remaining, Ahkello Witherspoon stopped Murray in the end zone to give the Rams the victory.
The game’s three stars
Three-star Byron Young: eight tackles, one quarterback hit, one sack, and one TFL
Two PBU, six tackles, and one game-saving interception make Ahkello Witherspoon the number two star.
Puka Nacua is the top star with 10 catches and 129 yards.
The game’s play
On the Cardinals’ last drive, the Rams’ defense was being hammered play after play, but Witherspoon saved the day with an interception following a deflection in the end zone.
In the game’s most important moment, he made a diving catch and kept control all the way to the ground, creating a fantastic play.
What comes next?
Before hosting the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium the next weekend, the Rams will regroup and take a moment to celebrate their victory. They will have some time to rest and recuperate following an intense game against the Cardinals, albeit they are unsure if the game will take place on Saturday or Sunday. If they don’t secure the division before Sunday, a victory over the Seahawks will do so.
