It looked like the Rams were going to blow it but the defense came through in the clutch to take down the Cardinals

After a low-scoring win over the Cardinals, the Rams could win the NFC West based on how the remainder of Week 17 goes.

The Los Angeles Rams took down the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, the first step toward clinching the NFC West – which they did on Sunday with the help of three teams. They've climbed all the way out of a 1-4 hole to start the year and currently sit at 10-6

Omar Speights is really coming into his own as a starting linebacker next to Christian Rozeboom. He was outstanding against the run and while he still needs to improve in coverage, he’s playing at a high level. Speights was the Rams’ highest-graded defender in the game, according to PFF.

The Rams are in a luxurious place. They're one of a select few who get a pseudo-BYE week to end their regular season. Unlike most of the NFL, which is battling for playoff positions or jobs, the Rams are looking toward next week's home playoff game,

The Arizona Cardinals play their final road game of the season Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams and can play spoiler as the Rams are in first place in the NFC West. The Cardinals themselves have been eliminated from division and playoff contention.