Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams 1/17/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The final game of the Super Wild Card weekend will feature a matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams from SoFi Stadium. The Cardinals (11-6) started the season off with seven consecutive victories and rank fifth in the league in scoring defense (21.5 ppg). On Sunday, Arizona failed in their attempt to clinch the NFC West Division title during a 38-30 home loss versus Seattle.

Arizona took a 24-17 lead midway through the third quarter on a one-yard touchdown run by James Conner. Kyler Murray completed 28 of 39 passes for 240 yards and a 20-yard touchdown pass to Conner.

The Los Angeles Rams have made significant moves to position themselves as Super Bowl contenders and that has paid off with an NFC West Division crown. On Sunday, Los Angeles blew a 17-point first half lead during a stunning 27-24 overtime loss versus San Francisco. The Rams (12-5) were outgained by a 449-265 margin and converted 10-for-17 on third down.

Los Angeles QB Matthew Stafford threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, but committed two costly turnovers. WR Cooper Kupp caught seven passes for 118 yards and a score for the Rams.