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Rams at Cardinals: Game preview, odds, prediction

By Charles Rahrig V

Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) calls a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) calls a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s a complete preview and prediction for the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Rams are trending up while the Arizona Cardinals are struggling. The defending NFC West Champions dropped a bad game on the road against the Buffalo Bills, while the Rams defeated Tampa Bay. The two teams will meet in Arizona on Sunday.

For those that want to watch the game on Sunday, it can be seen on TV on FOX. It can also be watched online via a live stream via the NFL Sunday Ticket. The app requires a subscription. Here’s everything you need to know about watching online, including TV info, live stream info and more. Details for Sunday are below.

Date: Sunday, October 2, 2016
Start Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Glendale, AZ
Venue: University of Phoenix Stadium
TV Info: FOX
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Keys to Victory

The Cardinals have to score early. They have failed to score a point in the first quarter this season and it has disrupted the team greatly. If they can get points on the board, then it might make things difficult on the Rams to follow suit.

Todd Gurley needs to get out and running against Arizona. If the Rams are going to have a chance on the road, they will need their running back to bust some big runs. That means trusting his blockers and finding a lane.

Lastly, the Cardinals’ special teams needs to be better. They are bringing in a new long snapper and punter this week to help out. Perhaps it could provide the spark that they need.

Prediction

The Cardinals are embarrassed. They have talent that was picked by many to make the Super Bowl this season. There have been flashes, but the team has not put it completely together yet. This week, general manager Steve Keim was done playing around and made several roster moves.

Guys are on notice and they don’t want to follow out that door. They’ll get points up in a hurry and get after the Rams on both sides of the ball. Carson Palmer will be much better and David Johnson will continue to dominate. Gurley gets two scores, but it isn’t enough.

Pick: Arizona 31, Los Angeles 17

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