"The Rams prepared for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals not knowing who will be their opponent in the NFC wild-card round. Coach Sean McVay and his players had a more pressing concern: getting back to their winning ways. After losing to the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons, the Rams are 11-5 going into the matchup against the struggling Cardinals (3-13) at SoFi Stadium."
"Depending on the outcome of Saturday's game between the Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers (12-4), the Rams could be seeded No. 5 or No. 6 for the NFC playoffs. If the Seahawks defeat the 49ers in what amounts to an NFC West championship game, and the currently No. 6-seeded Rams beat the Cardinals, the Rams will move up to No. 5."
"McVay said after Monday's 27-24 loss to the Falcons that he would not rest starters against the Cardinals. But it remains to be seen how much they play if the Rams come out strong and build a substantial lead. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off a three-interception performance against the Falcons, which did not help his case for NFL most valuable player honors. But he still leads the league with 42 touchdown passes."
The Rams will play the Arizona Cardinals in the regular-season finale without knowing their NFC wild-card opponent. The team is emphasizing a return to winning form after losses to the Seahawks and Falcons. The Rams are 11-5 while the Cardinals are 3-13. Seeding depends on the Seahawks–49ers result; a Seahawks win coupled with a Rams victory would move Los Angeles from No. 6 to No. 5. Coach Sean McVay said he would not rest starters, though playing time could be limited with a large lead. Matthew Stafford threw three interceptions last game but leads the league with 42 touchdown passes. Puka Nacua and Trey McBride each have 119 receptions.
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