The Rams (11-5) will close out the regular season with a home game against the Cardinals (3-13) before turning their attention to the playoffs. Kickoff on Sunday from SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. PT on FOX.
In advance of the contest, here is your First Look at Rams-Cardinals, presented by Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Notable Cardinals additions
- Signed kicker Joshua Karty to their active roster off the Rams' practice squad on Dec. 23. Los Angeles kept Karty on the active roster for a period of time after he lost his starting job to Harrison Mevis, then brought him back onto the practice squad after waiving him and he cleared waivers. A little over three weeks later, Arizona brought Karty onto its active roster to compete with incumbent Chad Ryland. Ryland went for 4 for 6 on field goals in Week 16 against the Falcons, but those two misses contributed to six in his last six games by that point. Ryland remained the Cardinals' kicker last week against the Bengals but did not attempt a field goal.
- Signed former Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Fryar as an undrafted free agent on April 28. The move bears resurfacing now because Fryar started at left tackle for the Cardinals after they placed Paris Johnson Jr. on Injured Reserve on Dec. 27, stemming from the knee injury Johnson sustained against the Rams in Week 14. Fryar has been starting in Johnson's place this season.
Top performers in Week 17
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 212 yards and two touchdowns in Arizona's 37-14 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Running back Michael Carter led the Cardinals' backfield with seven carries for 29 yards.
Wide receiver Michael Wilson (five receptions on 10 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown) and tight end Trey McBride (10 catches on 13 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown) were the focal points of Arizona's passing attack.
Linebacker Cody Simon led the Cardinals' defense with 15 total tackles plus half of a sack.
Ryland made both of his extra point attempts, while punter Matt Haack averaged 54.3 yards per punt across six punts, with a long of 63.
Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams
It's all about playoff seeding, and the outcome of Seahawks-49ers the day before.
If the Seahawks win Saturday night, the Rams can claim the No. 5 seed with a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Otherwise, they're locked into the No. 6 seed.
