.@CooperKupp is the first Rams WR with double-digit TD catches since @BigGame81 in 2006! 👏 pic.twitter.com/nXxqOW0Yrl

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 29, 2019

PFF ReFocused: Los Angeles Rams 31, Arizona Cardinals 24

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-17-pff-refocused-los-angeles-rams-31-arizona-cardinals-24

LOS ANGELES RAMS

The Rams struggled to get much going on the ground. When they did find success, it was usually the result of a cutback run on outside zone. Overall, they struggled to run between the tackles.

The Rams utilized tempo to keep the Cardinals on their heels. With the use of a fast pace and quick passes, Jared Goff was able to stay in rhythm throughout the game.

Aaron Donald did Aaron Donald things tonight, and it was entirely unfair to the Arizona offense. Virtually unblockable throughout, Donald categorically annihilated the Cardinals’ offensive line.

The Rams defense played a decent game regardless of the Arizona offense distributing turnovers like candy at Halloween. The Cards’ ground game tacked on some yardage late but had been shut down to minuscule levels prior to that. Christian Kirk and Larry Fitzgerald were held in check by a secondary that was missing considerable talent.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

The Cardinals’ offense played relatively well until they started coughing up turnovers. A string of plays sent the ball to the Rams early, starting with an early snap with Kyler Murray still setting up a play followed by a dropped pitch to Kenyan Drake. Murray tacked on another interception on an overthrow and another was dropped. No offense can be expected to find success with as many miscues as Arizona committed today; the simple fact Arizona hung around is entirely surprising.

With the offense stalling on turnovers and offensive pass interference penalties, the running game was never given the opportunity to establish itself until very late. Even facing a defense sitting many of its stars — most notably in the secondary — Arizona just couldn’t get past themselves. One bright spot was Dan Arnold, who did everything he could to salvage the day and popped off the screen at every opportunity.

Chandler Jones was a menace early on for the Cardinals but settled down as the game went on. He recorded multiple pressures and made some plays against the run, but the Rams’ use of quick passes neutralized him for the most part.

Outside of a few splash plays, the Cardinals’ secondary did a solid job of staying on the hips of the Rams’ receivers. The unit had a handful of forced incompletions and made a few key stops immediately after the catch.

"That's how you want to finish off. Finish strong and I think we did that"

Aaron Donald on tonight's game, team walking away with a win + preparing for 2020. pic.twitter.com/6LwUOAjGW0

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 30, 2019

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Tyler Higbee’s month of December for the Rams:

– 43 of his 69 catches
– 522 of his 734 receiving yards
– 2 of his 3 touchdowns

His 69 receptions and 734 yards are both single-season franchise records for a tight end. His three touchdowns are a new career-high.

682 yards.

Congrats to @Ty_Higs19 on setting the new single-season record in receiving yards by a Rams tight end! pic.twitter.com/UmizuFKLKn

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 29, 2019

"Wherever you go, whatever happens from here — we’re 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 family."

One last victory speech to close out 2019.#WPMOYChallenge + Whitworth pic.twitter.com/G7STynKsAw

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 30, 2019

Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Eric Weddle indicated he would not return to the Rams next season if they intended to bring him back as a backup. He said he expected that to happen and would understand. Said he’s having knee and shoulder surgeries.

Sosa K@QBsMVP
The day we found out the structure of his deal – as well as the selection of Taylor Rapp – all but guaranteed Eric Weddle would be gone after one year. I’d say it worked out, but it’s time to move on.

The Bengals can’t even celebrate right pic.twitter.com/vEKIk9T1xE

— Someone's An Idiot (@SomeonesAnIdiot) December 29, 2019

POST-GAME

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
The Rams capped off the year with a 31-24 win, finishing with a (disappointing) 9-7 record

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Rams defeat Cardinals, 31-24, to finish 9-7.

For first time since 1999-2001, Rams put together three consecutive winning seasons.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
At 9-7, @RamsNFL leave the Coliseum on a winning note, sweeping Cardinals for 3rd year in a row. Match the longest winning streak in the series against ARI at 6 games (also 1979-87).

Joe Curley@vcsjoecurley
No playoffs, but third straight winning season after more than a decade of futility.

The Dizzle@Nmartin55
David Long looks fantabulous. Shocker that Gramps Wade develops secondary players

Wow. The @Patriots needed it and they go it. Is this the play that saves their 2 seed? McDaniels dialed up a gem and man did the Pats execute. Plays totally made by the LG. @MikeGiardi @RochieWBZ @patspulpit @BenVolin pic.twitter.com/bbe0fPPHpO

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 29, 2019

zn wrote:

Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Rams inactives: [includes] Okoronkwo

Walking out of the Coliseum tunnel for the final Rams game at the Coliseum @lacoliseum @CVRamsClub pic.twitter.com/jIZ2q9QdZj

— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 29, 2019

Believe that's what they call "moving the pile"pic.twitter.com/GygTt13ekF

— PFF (@PFF) December 29, 2019

nittany ram wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:

You know what I hate about this season? Losing to the Cowgirls. I hate that game

Yeah, that loss bothered me more than any other.

Just a quick “quoting ag” reminder. When quoting ag, don’t hit “quote.” If you do it that way the post is a mess and ends up clean only if a mod cleans it up. (Which I did.)

To quote ag, because he uses color (or for that matter quoting anyone who uses color), just drag the cursor over text you want to quote, blueing it out, and then hit quote.

Like this:

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Very thankful for four thrilling years of @RamsNFL football inside one of my favorite sports venues in the world. Today will be special. #ARIvsLA