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The Rams were winners on Saturday and again on Sunday night when they clinched the NFC West crown and the playoff berth that goes with it.
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Coming off their victory over the Cardinals, the Rams clinched the NFC West on Sunday with the Bills, Vikings and Commanders winning their respective games.
The Rams sought reinforcements ahead of their last Super Bowl runs, but this year are set for now with NFC West lead and determining division games ahead.
The Rams’ Ahkello Witherspoon intercepted a pass thrown toward the end zone with 37 seconds to go to preserve a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
The Seahawks beat the Bears on Thursday, so the Rams could clinch the NFC West with a Saturday win over the Cardinals and a “strength of victory” tiebreaker.
The Rams could clinch the NFC West with a victory over the Cardinals on Saturday and a strength-of-victory tiebreaker that could happen in Week 17.
While the Rams’ loss to Philadelphia left them with a 5-6 record, they are still in the hunt for the NFC West title, which would qualify them for the playoffs.
The Rams’ line is still shaky, third-down efficiency is an issue and the defense could not stop Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Yet, they can win NFC West.
Matthew Stafford finds his groove in the fourth quarter and the Rams’ defense puts on a stingy defensive performance in a 12-6 victory over San Francisco.
As the NFL trade deadline looms Tuesday, the Rams are back in the NFC West race and know they can’t afford to trade team-leading vets such as Cooper Kupp now.