The Rams resume divisional play this weekend, taking on the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Kickoff Sunday from Glendale, Ariz. is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
Ahead of the contest, here are 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, presented by The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani (CallJacob.com).
1) Make Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett uncomfortable
While Brissett has the ability to make plays off schedule, he's shown an ability to stand tall in the pocket and operate Arizona's offense effectively. With a completion percentage of 67.5% in seven games as a starter and nine overall, disrupting his timing and rhythm will be critical for Los Angeles' defense on Sunday.
2) Limit the impact of Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
McBride was already the Cardinals' top receiver with a team-high 88 receptions on 118 targets for 879 yards and eight touchdowns, but with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. ruled out with a heel injury, the tight end will be even more of a focal point of the Arizona passing attack on Sunday. That places added importance on a disciplined game by the second and third levels of the Rams' defense in Week 14.
3) Play a clean game offensively
More specifically, minimize the turnovers. It took points off the board twice last week, and the Cardinals enter Week 14 tied with the Colts and the Panthers for the eighth-most takeaways created in the NFL.
