Los Angeles
Rams
3-8
17
FINAL
42
Arizona
Cardinals
12-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals overwhelmed the Los Angeles Rams, securing a 42-17 victory that solidified their playoff positioning. With the stakes high, the Cardinals showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving no doubt about their readiness for postseason play.
LaNorris Sellers was instrumental in the Cardinals' offensive explosion, throwing for three touchdowns and consistently moving the chains. Jeremiyah Love carried the ground game, racking up an impressive 172 rushing yards that kept the Rams' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Nyck Harbor contributed significantly in the passing game, leading all receivers with 93 yards.
The Cardinals' defense was a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Talanoa Hufanga's nine tackles and Walter Nolen III's sack, but it was Ashton Hampton's interception that proved to be the game's turning point. It shifted momentum firmly in Arizona's favor, allowing them to build an insurmountable lead. With their defensive prowess and a potent offensive showing, the Cardinals firmly established themselves as a team to watch as the playoffs approach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 164 | 0 | 1 | 58.1 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 156 | 3 | 0 | 143.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 21 | 172 | 8.2 | 18 | 3 | 63 | 1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 18 | 46 | 2.6 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | — | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 16 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deontez Murphey | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Jobity Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Konrardy | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

