The Los Angeles Rams checked a big box on Saturday night when they beat the Arizona Cardinals, 13-9. It improved their record to 10-6, but more importantly, it moved them one step closer to clinching the NFC West.

Here's what the Los Angeles Rams 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals means for their chances of winning the NFC West, as well as the slim chances still alive for the Seattle Seahawks to steal the division crown.

The Rams (10-6) have won five straight games despite scoring a combined 44 points over their last three contests, also scraping by the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. But Los Angeles’ defense has kept the team in the playoff hunt — in three weeks, the Rams have allowed 24 points with the defense again highlighting Saturday’s win.

The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) host the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at SoFi Stadium and will aim to extend a four-game winning streak. Date: Dec. 28

This is the last of three NFL games scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 28. NFL Network is carrying all of them. Game time is 8:10 p.m. ET.