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.

On a crisp Saturday night in December, the Los Angeles Rams found themselves on the edge of glory—and also disaster. In a game that tested their resilience and grit, the Rams eked out a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium,

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 a defensive-driven effort again marking Saturday’s win).