Highlights & Takeaways From Rams’ Week 18 Win Over Cardinals

The Los Angeles Rams got back on track to end the regular season with a 37-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. The win gives the Rams a 12-5 record and the No. 5 seed in the NFC going into the playoffs.

The Rams have had the Cardinals’ number over the years, but Arizona actually played them tough in this one until L.A. pulled away at the end.

Matthew Stafford had another exceptional performance to put the cherry on top on an MVP-caliber campaign, completing 25-of-40 passes for 259 yards and four touchdowns. He finishes the season leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46).

A big reason for that production is he got to throw to Puka Nacua all season. He had another great game himself to finish out the season with 10 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown to go along with two carries for 24 yards.

Outside of the touchdown to Nacua, Stafford was feeding his tight ends all day as Colby Parkinson scored two and Tyler Higbee had one in his return to action. Higbee looked healthy, which was great to see, finishing with five receptions for 91 yards.