Arizona gave up just 319.0 total yards per road contest, compared to 340.8 per home game. On the other side, the Rams’ potent offense faces a Cardinals defense that performed better on the road than at home. – he gained 120 yards on 12 carries to help ice the Cardinals’ victory in the first game – so his availability would be a major boon for Kliff Kingsbury’s squad. Edmonds was much more effective in his one encounter with L.A. The Rams did give a little more on the ground at home (108.4 RYPG allowed) than on the road (98.6), but they held Conner to 2.6 yards per carry in two meetings this season, albeit with four rushing TDs. 5 ranking in Football Outsiders’ Rush Defense DVOA and No. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a No. The matchup on the ground isn’t overly appealing, either, especially if Conner and Edmonds are limited. did allow an elevated 68.2 percent completion rate at home, although it’s worth noting they did so at a modest 9.5 yards per completion. 10 ranking in Explosive Pass Play Rate allowed, which helped lead to opposing QBs managing just a 16:19 TD:INT. Green and tight end Zach Ertz have been a serviceable trio for Murray down the stretch, but this game will mark the first of the three against the Rams that Kyler will have to make do without his top receiver. Murray still has been able to generate some impressive numbers through the air without Hopkins, but the overall continuity and effectiveness of the air attack has undeniably been compromised without the star wideout available to draw defensive attention. The Over is 9-7-1 (56.3 percent) in Los Angeles’ games this season, including 4-4 in its home games and 4-2 (66.7 percent) in its games against NFC West opponents. The Rams were 8-9 (47.1 percent) against the spread this season, including 4-4 as a home team and 3-3 in division games.The Over is 8-9 (47.1 percent) in Arizona’s games this season, including 4-5 (44.4 percent) in its away contests and 4-2 (66.7 percent) in division games. The Cardinals were 10-7 (58.8 percent) against the spread this regular season, including 8-1 (88.9 percent) as a road team and 4-2 (66.7 percent) in NFC West games.
Additionally, Chase Edmonds is expected to be listed as a game-time decision to the ribs issue that caused him to miss Week 18, while James Conner’s status is also a bit uncertain after he suffered his own ribs injury in the loss to Seattle. The two meetings between the clubs during the regular season finished with totals of 57 and 53 points, but Arizona will be playing in this rubber match without DeAndre Hopkins (knee). Consequently, it was progressively whittled down to 49 by mid-week and currently sits at. The number opened at a robust 50.5 points, but bettors found that number to be a bit inflated. The total for the contest has also seen some movement.
That awarded the Rams, which blew a 17-0 lead on their home field to the 49ers to eventually fall by a 27-24 score in overtime, the division title by default. The Cardinals blew their chance at securing the NFC West crown by dropping a 38-30 decision at home to a Seahawks team with nothing but pride to play for. It’s worth noting neither team comes in with any momentum stemming from Week 18. Perhaps factoring in the Cardinals notched a 37-20 win at SoFi back in Week 4, the number was progressively bet down to 3.5 by Wednesday. The line opened with the Rams as 4.5-point home favorites. The spread for this contest has seen some notable movement since it opened.