The Rams moved closer to winning the division with a gutsy win over the Cardinals.

It’s not pretty, but Los Angeles The Rams are still hot.

The Rams picked up their fifth win in a row and ninth in their last 11 games with a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.

It’s slow and steady that wins the race. And there were no points in the first quarter. But Kyren Williams’ touchdown and Joshua Karly’s field goal in the second put the Rams up 10-0 at the half.

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Matthew Stafford, the No. 9 seed for Los Angeles. The Rams pass the ball during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Sophie Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

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However, in the third quarter, Trey McBride finally got on the board. by scoring the first touchdown of the season And although he couldn’t help but thank the heavens, the PAT was blocked, which would bite Arizona.

Chad Ryland kicked a chip shot on the fourth pitch. But due to missing the extra point So they are still trailing by one point. Carly added a field goal of his own to give LA a 13-9 lead, and the Cardinals’ offense, which had struggled to score all night, was forced to score a touchdown.

Because there were already nine punts on this contest, Kyler Murray looked for Marvin Harrison Jr. in the end zone, but he was picked off. The Rams couldn’t get a first down, though, and the Cards had another chance with 2:01 remaining and two timeouts.

Xavier Smith #19 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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The Cardinals suddenly rallied together and they reached the opposing 5-yard line. But Murray threw another interception that was out of McBride’s hands in the end zone and Akello Witherspoon dived all but finished it.

It was pretty sloppy for both offenses; Stafford was just 17-for-32 for 189 yards and no touchdowns. But it was enough. Of that, 129 yards went to Puka Nagua. Murray, meanwhile, was 33-for-48 for 321 yards, but one of his touchdowns and two expensive turnovers. It would prove too much for other numbers to overcome.

Braden Fiske No. 55 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a sack with Byron Young No. 0 during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

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The Rams can clinch the NFC West on Sunday. But they wanted something to happen. at the end of the day They control their own destiny. And they will face the Seattle Seahawks in the season finale. which may compete for the title of division champion

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