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Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams Pick & Prediction DEC 29TH 2019
FinishedTV: FOXLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles
OP
49
-7
CU
0o 0
-7 +104
ML
260
-320
Partials
1 2 3 4
7 3 7 7
3 14 0 14
Score
24
31
Having won back-to-back NFC West titles the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Rams seemed unlikely candidates to fall victim to the Super Bowl hangover after losing to the New England Patriots in February. Yet, the Rams have nothing to play for except the chance to finish with a winning record when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.
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Los Angeles is the ninth team since 2000 to fail to make the playoffs after losing in the Super Bowl the previous season, its hopes doomed by back-to-back losses at Dallas and San Francisco. "We're going to finish this season off the right way," vowed Rams coach Sean McVay. "To be able to finish with a winning record, that's the next thing. You always have the playoffs, but that's out the window. Well hey, let's have some pride." The Cardinals fell out of contention during a six-game slide that included a 34-7 drubbing at home by Los Angeles, but they have a chance to match a season-high winning streak after knocking off Cleveland and Seattle the past two weeks. "I think it's pretty evident and easy to tell that as a whole we're just jelling better than we have all season," said rookie quarterback Kyler Murray, the top overall pick in this year's draft.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -7.5 O/U: 49
ABOUT THE CARDINALS (5-9-1): Arizona made what appeared to be a depth move by acquiring running back Kenyon Drake from Miami at the trade deadline, but he has been spectacular in the last two wins by rushing for a combined 303 yards and six touchdowns. Drake's emergence has eased the load on Murray, who has not passed for 200 yards in four of the past five games and has been limited in practice this week due to a hamstring injury. Larry Fitzgerald, who leads the teams in receptions (71) and yards (759), will be appearing in his 250th regular-season game amid speculation it could be his last. The Cardinals rank 31st against the pass, allowing 279.9 yards per game.
ABOUT THE RAMS (8-7): Jared Goff posted a season-best passer rating of 120.7 against Arizona on Dec. 1, throwing for 424 yards and two touchdowns, but he has tossed four interceptions over his last three games. Todd Gurley rushed for a pair of touchdowns in last week's last-second loss at San Francisco and has rushed for five scores in the last four games, including one against the Cardinals in which he ran for 95 yards on 19 carries. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp each have over 80 receptions and 1,000 yards while tight end Tyler Higbee has emerged as a vital cog in the passing game. Los Angeles is 22nd against the run (115.9 yards) but limited Drake to 31 yards on Dec. 1.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Higbee started a franchise-record stretch of four straight 100-yard games with seven catches for 107 yards and a TD versus Arizona.
2. Cardinals LB Chandler Jones had four sacks last week to boost his league-best total to 19.0.
3. Goff has a passer rating of 100-plus in his last three against Arizona.
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| Player | Position | Lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | primary: Free Safety | Starter |
| Larry Fitzgerald | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
| D.J. Humphries | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
| Chandler Jones | primary: Strong Outside Linebacker | Starter |
| Chris Jones | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
| Christian Kirk | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
| Corey Peters | primary: Nose Tackle | Starter |
| Patrick Peterson | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
| Justin Pugh | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
| A.Q. Shipley | primary: Center | Starter |
| Joe Walker | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
| J.R. Sweezy | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
| Jordan Hicks | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
| Kyler Murray | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
| Maxx Williams | primary: Tight End | Starter |
| Jalen Thompson | primary: Strong Safety | Starter |
| Justin Murray | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
| Cassius Marsh Sr. | primary: Weak Outside Linebacker | Starter |
| Kenyan Drake | primary: Runningback | Starter |
| Caraun Reid | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
| Dan Arnold | primary: Tight End | Starter |
| Aaron Brewer | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
| Mason Cole | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Pharoh Cooper | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Chase Edmonds | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
| Dennis Gardeck | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Zane Gonzalez | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
| Andy Lee | primary: Punter | Substitution |
| Haason Reddick | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Trent Sherfield | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Ezekiel Turner | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Brett Hundley | primary: Quarterback | Substitution |
| Max Garcia | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Damiere Byrd | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Andy Isabella | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Michael Dogbe | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Miles Brown | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Charles Washington | primary: Safety | Substitution |
| Kylie Fitts | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Jalen Davis | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
| Chris Banjo | primary: Safety | Substitution |
| Zach Kerr | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Keishawn Bierria | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Vontarrius Dora | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
| David Johnson | primary: Runningback | Did not play |
| Charles Clay | primary: Tight End | Not active |
| Deionte Thompson | primary: Safety | Not active |
| KeeSean Johnson | primary: Wide Receiver | Not active |
| Lamont Gaillard | primary: Offensive Linesman | Not active |
| Joshua Miles | primary: Offensive Linesman | Not active |
| Drew Anderson | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
| Andre Chachere | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
| Player | Position | Lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Blythe | primary: Center | Starter |
| Michael Brockers | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
| Brandin Cooks | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
| Aaron Donald | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | primary: Weak Outside Linebacker | Starter |
| Jared Goff | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
| Todd Gurley | primary: Halfback | Starter |
| Tyler Higbee | primary: Tight End | Starter |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | primary: Nose Tackle | Starter |
| Cooper Kupp | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
| Cory Littleton | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
| Nickell Robey-Coleman | primary: Left Cornerback | Starter |
| Andrew Whitworth | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
| Darious Williams | primary: Right Cornerback | Starter |
| Robert Woods | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
| Eric Weddle | primary: Free Safety | Starter |
| Clay Matthews | primary: Outside Linebacker | Starter |
| Taylor Rapp | primary: Strong Safety | Starter |
| Bobby Evans | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
| David Edwards | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
| Troy Reeder | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
| Austin Corbett | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
| Malcolm Brown | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
| Marqui Christian | primary: Safety | Substitution |
| Samson Ebukam | primary: Outside Linebacker | Substitution |
| Gerald Everett | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
| Morgan Fox | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
| Johnny Hekker | primary: Punter | Substitution |
| John Kelly | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
| Jake McQuaide | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
| Johnny Mundt | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
| Josh Reynolds | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Tanzel Smart | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
| Mike Thomas | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Greg Zuerlein | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
| Dont'e Deayon | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
| Travin Howard | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| David Long Jr. | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
| Greg Gaines | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
| Nick Scott | primary: Safety | Substitution |
| Chandler Brewer | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
| Natrez Patrick | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Nsimba Webster | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
| Coleman Shelton | primary: Center | Substitution |
| Kenny Young | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
| Jamil Demby | primary: Offensive Linesman | Not active |
| Rob Havenstein | primary: Offensive Tackle | Not active |
| Troy Hill | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
| Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | primary: Outside Linebacker | Not active |
| Blake Bortles | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
| Kendall Blanton | primary: Tight End | Not active |
| Jake Gervase | primary: Safety | Not active |
| Jalen Ramsey | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
- Match Start
- Period 1
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MIN 3
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 23 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Dan Arnold
- Passer: Kyler Murray
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
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MIN 9
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 47 Yards
- FG Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
- Period 2
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MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 31 Yards
- FG Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
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MIN 3
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 6 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Cooper Kupp
- Passer: Jared Goff
- Conv Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
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MIN 10
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 3 Yards
- Rusher: Malcolm Brown
- Conv Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
- Period 3
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MIN 4
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 3 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Damiere Byrd
- Passer: Kyler Murray
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Period 4
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MIN 3
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 1 Yards
- Rusher: Kenyan Drake
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
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MIN 7
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 11 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Robert Woods
- Passer: Jared Goff
- Conv Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
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MIN 13
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 4 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Tyler Higbee
- Passer: Jared Goff
- Conv Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
- Match End
GAMES
Last 10
W 50% L 50%
5 5
- @New England L 17 - 20
- @Seattle L 21 - 28
- Buffalo W 30 - 32
- Miami L 34 - 31
- Seattle W 34 - 37
- @Dallas W 38 - 10
- @N.Y. Jets W 30 - 10
- @Carolina L 21 - 31
- Detroit L 26 - 23
- Washington W 15 - 30
W 60% L 40%
6 4
- San Francisco L 23 - 20
- @Tampa Bay W 27 - 24
- Seattle W 16 - 23
- @Miami L 17 - 28
- Chicago W 10 - 24
- @San Francisco L 16 - 24
- @Washington W 30 - 10
- N.Y. Giants W 9 - 17
- @Buffalo L 32 - 35
- @Philadelphia W 37 - 19
Next Games
Last Meetings
Last Injuries
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Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
ElbowQues Sun | I-ROkoronkwo has landed on the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list after recovering from an elbow injury. The team has two weeks to activate him.
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Terrell Lewis
KneeQues Sun | questionableLewis missed the last game with an injured knee, leaving his status for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals in question.
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Trishton Jackson
IllnessQues Sun | questionableJackson has missed the past four games due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's battle versus the Cardinals.
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Brian Allen
KneeQues Sun | questionableAllen sat out his previous three games with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will be available versus the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Micah Kiser
KneeOut indefinitely | I-RKiser is on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
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Tyler Higbee
ElbowQues Sun | questionableHigbee has an injured elbow, and it is undetermined if he will face the 49ers on Sunday.
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Rashard Lawrence
CalfQues Sun | questionableLawrence has been activated from the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list after recovering from a calf injury, and it is unknown if he will return against the Rams on Sunday.
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Justin Murray
HandQues Sun | questionableMurray was held out of the last three games due to a hand injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Sunday's showdown versus the Rams.
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Jalen Thompson
AnkleQues Sun | questionableThompson missed the last game with an ankle injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will line up against the Rams on Sunday.
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Darrell Daniels
AnkleOut indefinitely | I-RDaniels has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an ankle injury, and he will miss an extended period.
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Larry Fitzgerald
IllnessOut indefinitely | I-RFitzgerald has wound up on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list due to contact tracing purposes. Team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
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Trent Sherfield
IllnessOut indefinitely | I-RSherfield has ended up on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long it will take for the symptoms to subside.
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Deionte Thompson
IllnessOut indefinitely | I-RThompson has been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss an unknown length of time.
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Maxx Williams
IllnessProb Sun | probableWilliams is suffering from an illness, but he is expected to take the field against the Patriots on Sunday.
Trends
L.A. Rams Trends
- TrendUnder is 15-3 in Rams last 18 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.Hit %83.30% (18)O/U3|15Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-1 in Rams last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.Hit %83.30% (6)O/U1|5Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games as a home favorite.Hit %100.00% (4)O/U0|4Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 6-2 in Rams last 8 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.Hit %75.00% (8)O/U2|6Push0W/L
Arizona Trends
- TrendOver is 18-6-1 in Cardinals last 25 games as a road underdog of 0.5-3.0.Hit %75.00% (25)O/U18|6Push1W/L
- TrendOver is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U5|2Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games as a road favorite.Hit %75.00% (8)O/U6|2Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U2|5Push0W/L
Meetings Trends
- TrendUnder is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.Hit %80.00% (5)O/U1|4Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.Hit %80.00% (5)O/U1|4Push0W/L
- TrendCardinals are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.Hit %0.00% (5)O/UPush0W/L0|5
- TrendFavorite is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.Hit %100.00% (6)O/UPush0W/L6|0
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams
Jared Goff passed for 319 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams bid farewell to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a second time in their history with a 31-24 victory Sunday over the visiting Arizona Cardinals.
In a battle of teams already eliminated from playoff consideration, Tyler Higbee and Robert Woods caught fourth-quarter touchdown passes for the Rams (9-7), while Cooper Kupp also had TD reception. Malcolm Brown had a rushing touchdown for Los Angeles.
Kyler Murray passed for 325 yards and two touchdowns as the Cardinals saw their two-game winning streak come to an end. Murray participated in the final game of his rookie season despite a right hamstring injury that limited his mobility. He was replaced briefly in the fourth quarter by Brett Hundley.
Murray, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2019 draft, finished his debut season with 3,722 yards passing, 20 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions. He did not have any rushing yards Sunday after entering with 544 on the season.
Murray became the sixth quarterback in NFL history to pass for at least 3,500 yards and rush for 500 yards in a single season. He is the second rookie to accomplish the feat after the Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton in 2011.
Damiere Byrd's 3-yard TD reception on a pass from Murray tied the score at 17 with 4:43 remaining in the third quarter. The Rams grabbed the lead for good with 13:34 remaining when Higbee caught a 4-yard scoring pass from Goff. Woods caught an 11-yard TD pass with 7:52 remaining to take a 31-17 lead.
The Rams' defense forced the Cardinals into a season-high four turnovers, two on interceptions from Murray, while allowing just 71 yards rushing.
The Rams, who failed to make the playoffs for the first time in three years under head coach Sean McVay, will move next season into a new $5 billion stadium south of Los Angeles that they will share with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Rams went 17-15 at the Coliseum after moving to Los Angeles for the start of the 2016 season. They also played in the historic venue from 1946 to 1979 before moving to Anaheim, Calif.
--Field Level Media