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Arizona at Los Angeles

January 4, 2026
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The Rams don't have much to play for here against the Cardinals. But they are expected to go with their starters. Rams coach Sean McVay doesn't want to enter the playoffs on a three-game losing streak. The Rams also want to get the bad taste of a 27-24 upset loss to the Falcons this past Monday night out of their system. Matthew Stafford could reinstate his MVP candidacy with a big performance. Stafford leads the NFL with 42 touchdown passes. LA is going against a wretched, banged-up Arizona defense that ranks 29th in points allowed (29.2) and 26th in yards allowed. The Cardinals should play loose with nothing to lose. Jacoby Brissett is having his finest NFL season since replacing Kyler Murray at quarterback. Arizona ranks No. 8 in passing yards. Brissett is averaging 41.1 passing attempts in his 11 starts this season. He has thrown 21 touchdown passes. The Rams are giving up an average of 33 points per game during their last three games. Take the OVER.

2 units on Game Total OVER 45.5 -115 (risk 2 to return 3.74)
Result:
WIN
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