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Rams to Play Starters vs. Cardinals With No. 5 Seed in Reach

Seattle’s win over San Francisco means Los Angeles clinches the NFC’s fifth spot with a victory.

Overview

  • Sean McVay said his starters will take the field in Week 18, though workloads could be curtailed depending on health and game flow.
  • The Rams have already secured a postseason berth and will finish No. 5 with a win or No. 6 with a loss to Arizona.
  • If Los Angeles lands the fifth seed, its Wild Card trip would be to either Carolina or Tampa Bay based on early-window results.
  • Los Angeles ruled out guard Kevin Dotson and defensive back Josh Wallace, with several others listed as questionable, including running back Kyren Williams and tight end Tyler Higbee.
  • Kickoff at SoFi Stadium is 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX, and sportsbooks have the Rams favored by roughly 8.5–9.5 points over the 3-13 Cardinals.