The Los Angeles Rams will head to Phoenix to meet the Arizona Cardinals in NFC West action this Sunday from State Farm Stadium on FOX. The Rams open as 2.5-point favorites, with the total sitting at 45.5. Here you can read our Rams vs Cardinals Prediction.
Los Angeles Rams Preview
Los Angeles moved to 4-6 after defeating Seattle, 17-16. The Rams used a strong fourth quarter to get back into the win column, and they’ll look to inch closer to .500 this weekend. The LAR offense is scoring 19.5 ppg, while passing for 243.2 ypg, rushing for 102.6 ypg, and converting 40.7% of their third downs.
Rams Player Props
• Matthew Stafford returned behind center last week and delivered mixed results, finishing with 190 yards and a touchdown toss. The former Lions QB was off to a strong start prior to injury, and he’ll look to get back to those ways this weekend. Stafford has passed for 2,260 yards, with eight touchdowns to seven interceptions.
• Kyren Williams is set to return this week after an IR stint, and he leads the Rams in rushing with 456 yards on 97 carries.
• BYU rookie Puka Nacua caught his third touchdown of the season last weekend, and he leads LAR in receptions (69) and receiving yards (897).
• Cooper Kupp has 24 catches for 375 receiving yards thru six games.
• The LAR defense has allowed 22.0 ppg.
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Arizona Cardinals Preview
Arizona moved to 2-9 after losing to Houston on the road, 21-16. The Cardinals weren’t able to complete the comeback, and they’ll attempt to bounce back here at home. The Arizona offense is scoring 17.5 ppg, while passing for 190.4 ypg, rushing for 126.2 ypg, and converting 35.3% of their third downs.
Cardinals Player Props
• Kyler Murray had a solid showing in his home state, going 20/30 for 214 yards, with a touchdown toss and rush versus Houston. The former OU quarterback has brought life to the offense thru two games, and he’ll look to steal a division win here. Murray has passed for 463 yards, with a touchdown to two interceptions through two games.
• James Conner gained 62 yards against the Texans last weekend, and he leads the Cardinals in rushing yards (499).
• Marquise Brown was held to just two catches last weekend, but he still leads ARZ in receptions (45) and receiving yards (486).
• The Atlanta defense is allowing 25.8 points per game.
Los Angeles vs Arizona Trends
• LAR is 5-6 against the spread, with a 4-7 O/U record.
• ARZ is 4-7 ATS, with a 6-5 over/under record.
Corey’s Free Pick
Kyler Murray’s return has changed everything for Arizona, as they haven’t looked like an easy out through two games, but this still feels like Los Angeles’ game to win. Yes, K1 has returned to the field, but the supporting cast still needs work, and this is a must-win game for the Rams, who are teetering on the outside of the Wild Card picture. The Cardinals should keep things close here at home, but let’s back LAR to win this NFC West battle.
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee
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