An NFC West battle takes place in the desert this week, as the Arizona Cardinals host Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, 20-17, and were officially eliminated from playoff contention. It marked the earliest Arizona has been eliminated since 1986. Week 13 was forgettable for the Rams as well, as they were upset by the Carolina Panthers, 31-28, despite being double-digit favorites.
While the Cardinals have been eliminated from the postseason, the Rams are in the midst of a heated battle with the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC West. Both teams are currently 9-3, but the Rams own the tiebreaker. According to SportsLine’s metrics, the Rams have a 40.8% chance to win the division, while the Seahawks have a 36.7% chance.
Where to watch Rams vs. Cardinals live
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 7 | Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium – Glendale, Arizona
- TV: Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Rams -8.5, O/U 48.5 (via FanDuel)
Rams vs. Cardinals: Need to know
- Davante Adams is on a tear. Adams leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns this season, and a whopping 12 have come in the red zone.
- Jacoby Brissett is a gunslinger. The Cardinals have lost nine out of their last 10 games after starting the season 2-0.
- Trey McBride on the brink of history. McBride leads the NFL with 88 receptions this season.
