Matthew Stafford, Rams Thrill NFL Fans in Win vs. Kyler, Cardinals amid Playoff Push

Posted by Admin December 29, 2024 NFL

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The Los Angeles Rams’ defense came up clutch during a 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

As the Cardinals attempted to score a go-ahead touchdown with just under one minute remaining in the fourth quarter, a pass from Kyler Murray bounced off the helmet of tight end Trey McBride before it was intercepted by Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon.

Matthew Stafford dealt with inaccuracy at various points throughout the contest, finishing 17-of-32 for 189 yards without recording a touchdown or an interception.

Stafford’s top target was Puka Nacua, who hauled in 10 receptions for a game-high 129 yards. Saturday marked Nacua’s fifth game with at least 100 receiving yards in 11 appearances this season.

Los Angeles’ defense forced two fourth-quarter turnovers and routinely pressured Murray, sacking him four times. The Cardinals were held scoreless throughout the first half of the contest.

After the Rams picked up a key NFC West victory that marked their fifth consecutive win, fans praised their performance.

Doug McKain @DMAC_LA

Ahkello Witherspoon saves the day for the Rams! Rams beat the Cardinals 13-9 to move to 10-6x
What an incredible turnaround for a Rams team that started 1-4 and are now headed for a home playoff game.
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Rams Bros. @RamsBrothers

Rams defense has allowed less than 10 points in each of the last 3 weeks 👀
• 6 points in San Francisco
• 9 points in New York
• 9 points vs. Arizona @AaronDonald97 would be proud! pic.twitter.com/SjjleRePW9

Underdog NFL @Underdog__NFL

The Rams are the first team to allow fewer than 10 points in 3 consecutive games since 2021.
They’ve also won 5 games in a row for the first time since 2021.pic.twitter.com/iLyqgnBPYY

Steve Palazzolo @StevePalazzolo_

The Rams scored 44 points to beat the Bills in Week 14.
They’ve scored 44 in the three games since, all wins.

Ryan Dyrud @RyanDyrudLAFB

Chris Shula deserves a ton of credit. The development of this Rams defense has been fantastic to watch.

Blaine Grisak 💭 @bgrisakTST

The Rams continue to show that they can win ugly.
It hasn’t been pretty the past three weeks. However, the Rams are 3-0 and are so close to winning the NFC West. They earn double-digit wins for the sixth time in Mcvay’s career.

East Coast Rams Pod @EastCoastRams

Rams defense hold teams to less than 10 points for the third week in a row!

Nathan Smith @wbfresh90

Rams win! Nailbiter holding out to finish things, but they came through. GO RAMS!

For the Cardinals, Murray finished 33-of-48 for 321 yards and a touchdown to go along with a pair of interceptions.

Arizona amassed 396 yards of offense, but an inability to finish drives prevented head coach Jonathan Gannon’s team from putting more points on the board.

Los Angeles improved to 10-6 with the win, staying in control of the NFC West with one regular-season game remaining.

The Rams can clinch a division title with least three wins or two wins and a tie from the Washington Commanders, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns in Week 17.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐀  @BuiltForLA

Now the only way the Rams can clinch this week is with a win over Arizona and “Strength of victory” with 4 of these 6 teams winning this week.
Rams control their own destiny. pic.twitter.com/4nOWZZxyWW

The Rams secured consecutive 10-win seasons on Saturday and could potentially lock down a playoff spot before their final game of the regular season.