Final2024 Week 17

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 17 2024

Arizona Cardinals

Away

9

Los Angeles Rams

HomeWon

13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cardinals00639
Rams0100313

ARI 9LAR 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    18.0PPR pts

    33/48, 321 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Trey McBride

    ARI · TE

    30.3PPR pts

    12 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD

  • Cardinals leader

    Marvin Harrison Jr.

    ARI · WR

    15.6PPR pts

    6 REC, 96 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kamren Kinchens

    LAR

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Rams 13, Cardinals 9: Los Angeles beats Arizona

Los Angeles led 10–0 at halftime and won 13–9, though Arizona took the second half 9–3. Arizona outgained the Rams 396–257.

Arizona didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Cardinals went 6-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Rams finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Cardinals vs Rams
CardinalsStatRams
2Turnovers0
Other team stats
396Total yards257
5.4Yards per play4.8
74Plays54
46%Third-down conversion40%
36:55Time of possession23:05

Scoring Summary

The Rams scored one touchdown and two field goals; the Cardinals scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Cardinals vs Rams
TimeTeamPlayARILAR
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
3:23LARKyren Williams 1-yard TD run Takes leadJoshua Karty XP07
0:27LARJoshua Karty 53-yard FG Extends lead010
3rd quarter
8:31ARIKyler Murray → Trey McBride, 1-yard TDXP missed610
4th quarter
14:00ARIChad Ryland 28-yard FG910
6:33LARJoshua Karty 25-yard FG Extends lead913

Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Rams, Week 17 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Trey McBrideARITE30.3 PTSTE1
  2. Puka NacuaLARWR22.9 PTSWR15
  3. Kyler MurrayARIQB18.0 PTSQB15
  4. Kyren WilliamsLARRB16.2 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB18.0QB1533/4832112432076.8Start/Sit →
Matthew StaffordLARQB9.2QB2817/3218900616071.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Trey McBrideARITE30.3TE1TE———16121231Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR22.9WR15WR———14101290Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB16.2RB8RB1356133160Start/Sit →
Marvin HarrisonARIWR15.6WR29WR———106960
Michael CarterARIRB10.1RB21RB1370022110Start/Sit →
Michael WilsonARIWR6.9WR62WR17064220Start/Sit →
Greg DortchARIWR4.8WR76WR———33180Start/Sit →
Elijah HigginsARITE4.3TE29TE———32230Start/Sit →
Cooper KuppLARWR3.9WR86WR———31290Start/Sit →
Zay JonesARIWR2.9WR93WR———11190
Tyler HigbeeLARTE2.9TE32TE———3290Start/Sit →
James ConnerARIRB2.8RB55RB4403240
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR1.6WR111WR———1160Start/Sit →
DeeJay DallasARIRB1.5RB70RB———1150Start/Sit →
Demarcus RobinsonLARWR0.0—WR———2000
Colby ParkinsonLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Davis AllenLARTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB-0.4—RB3-40————Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. Trey McBrideTE73 snaps92%
  2. Michael WilsonWR69 snaps87%
  3. Marvin HarrisonWR66 snaps84%
  4. Michael CarterRB57 snaps72%
  5. Zay JonesWR31 snaps39%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Trey McBride36%, 16 targets
  2. Marvin Harrison22%, 10 targets
  3. Michael Wilson13%, 6 targets
  4. James Conner7%, 3 targets
  5. Greg Dortch7%, 3 targets
  6. Other16%, 7 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Michael Carter59%, 13 carries
  2. James Conner18%, 4 carries
  3. Kyler Murray18%, 4 carries
  4. Michael Wilson5%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Kyren WilliamsRB54 snaps95%
  2. Puka NacuaWR54 snaps95%
  3. Cooper KuppWR48 snaps84%
  4. Demarcus RobinsonWR45 snaps79%
  5. Colby ParkinsonTE23 snaps40%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Puka Nacua50%, 14 targets
  2. Tyler Higbee11%, 3 targets
  3. Cooper Kupp11%, 3 targets
  4. Kyren Williams11%, 3 targets
  5. Demarcus Robinson7%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Kyren Williams59%, 13 carries
  2. Matthew Stafford27%, 6 carries
  3. Blake Corum14%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Kyren WilliamsLARRB5495%311%13
Puka NacuaLARWR5495%1450%0
Trey McBrideARITE7392%1636%0
Michael WilsonARIWR6987%613%1
Cooper KuppLARWR4884%311%0
Marvin HarrisonARIWR6684%1022%0
Demarcus RobinsonLARWR4579%27%0
Michael CarterARIRB5772%24%13
Colby ParkinsonLARTE2340%14%0
Zay JonesARIWR3139%12%0
Greg DortchARIWR2532%37%0
Tip ReimanARITE2430%00%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE1730%311%0
Elijah HigginsARITE2228%37%0
Hunter LongLARTE1323%00%0
Davis AllenLARTE1018%14%0
Tutu AtwellLARWR916%00%0
Jordan WhittingtonLARWR916%14%0
James ConnerARIRB1215%37%4
DeeJay DallasARIRB1114%12%0
Blake CorumLARRB35%00%3

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Trey McBrideARI · TE30.327.4+2.992%36% tgt—000%1636%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB18.024.0−6.0100%48 att—48418%00%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR22.924.0−1.195%50% tgt—000%1450%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB9.218.1−8.9100%32 att—32627%00%
Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR15.617.1−1.584%22% tgt—000%1022%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB16.213.6+2.695%59% car—01359%311%
Michael CarterARI · RB10.111.9−1.872%59% car—01359%24%
Michael WilsonARI · WR6.910.9−4.087%13% tgt—015%613%
James ConnerARI · RB2.87.7−4.915%18% car—0418%37%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR3.95.1−1.284%11% tgt—000%311%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE4.35.1−0.828%7% tgt—000%37%
Greg DortchARI · WR4.85.1−0.332%7% tgt—000%37%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE2.95.1−2.230%11% tgt—000%311%
Demarcus RobinsonLAR · WR0.03.4−3.479%7% tgt—000%27%
Blake CorumLAR · RB-0.42.0−2.45%14% car—0314%00%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE0.01.7−1.740%4% tgt—000%14%
Davis AllenLAR · TE0.01.7−1.718%4% tgt—000%14%
DeeJay DallasARI · RB1.51.7−0.214%2% tgt—000%12%
Jordan WhittingtonLAR · WR1.61.7−0.116%4% tgt—000%14%
Zay JonesARI · WR2.91.7+1.239%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Cardinals 45 targets and 22 carries; Rams 28 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kyler Murray Unlucky

ARI · QB · 18.0 pts on 24.0 expected

33 of 48 passing for 321 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

Matthew Stafford Unlucky

LAR · QB · 9.2 pts on 18.1 expected

17 of 32 passing for 189 yards; 6 carries for 16 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Trey McBride Strong role

ARI · TE · 30.3 pts on 27.4 expected

16 targets (36% of the team's), 12 catches for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

Marvin Harrison Jr.

ARI · WR · 15.6 pts on 17.1 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 96 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

Puka Nacua Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 22.9 pts on 24.0 expected

14 targets (50% of the team's), 10 catches for 129 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Kyren Williams

LAR · RB · 16.2 pts on 13.6 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 16 yards; 13 carries (59% of the team's) for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

Michael Carter

ARI · RB · 10.1 pts on 11.9 expected

2 targets (4% of the team's), 2 catches for 11 yards; 13 carries (59% of the team's) for 70 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (13).

Start/Sit: Michael Carter →

James Conner

ARI · RB · 2.8 pts on 7.7 expected

3 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 4 yards; 4 carries (18% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock up: Michael Carter led the backfield with 72% of the snaps after trailing James Conner before this game.
  • Stock down: James Conner lost the backfield lead: 15% of the snaps to Michael Carter's 72%.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Puka Nacua played 95% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
  • Stock down: Colby Parkinson played 40% of the snaps, down from a 57% season average.
  • Stock down: Davis Allen played 18% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cardinals defense and Rams defense
Points allowed toCardinals DRams D
QBs16.918.2
RBs23.620.4
WRs32.432.6
TEs9.715.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 50%, stood at 85% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +26Williams 1-yd TD run50% → 76%Q2 3:23
  2. +8Karty 53-yd FG77% → 85%Q2 0:27
  3. −20Murray → McBride, 1-yd TD88% → 68%Q3 8:31
  4. −17Ryland 28-yd FG73% → 56%Q4 14:00
  5. +23Karty 25-yd FG59% → 82%Q4 6:33

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cardinals vs Rams
Arizona CardinalsMeasureLos Angeles Rams
74Plays54
70%Pass rate59%
5.4Yds / dropback5.9
5.1Yds / carry3.1
6/13Third downs6/15

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 20 fewer plays but gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • ARI McBride 36% · Harrison 22% · Wilson 13%
  • LAR Nacua 50% · Kupp 11% · Williams 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cardinals vs Rams
ResultARILAR
Touchdowns11
Field goals12
Punts46
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs10

LAR turnover edge: +2

  • The Rams opened the scoring on their fifth possession, a 9-play, 60-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:004221:46Punt
ARIQ1 13:146194:02Punt
LARQ1 9:126101:57Punt
ARIQ1 7:157154:08Punt
LARQ1 3:07442:03Punt
ARIQ1 1:0410675:00Downs
LARQ2 11:04391:36Punt
ARIQ2 9:28462:53Punt
LARQ2 6:359603:12Touchdown
ARIQ2 3:234191:42Punt
LARQ2 1:418421:14Field goal
ARIQ2 0:271-80:27End of half
ARIQ3 15:0013686:29Touchdown
LARQ3 8:31392:12Punt
ARIQ3 6:1914807:19Field goal
LARQ4 14:0013607:27Field goal
ARIQ4 6:337303:31Interception
LARQ4 3:02361:01Punt
ARIQ4 2:019591:24Interception
LARQ4 0:37300:37End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cardinals vs Rams Head-to-Head

One of the NFL's oldest matchups: the two franchises first met in 1937, when the Cardinals played in Chicago and the Rams in Cleveland, and they have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
53–41–2Rams lead, 96 meetings since 1937
Postseason
2–0Rams won in 1975 and 2021
Largest Cardinals win
44–62016
Largest Rams win
34–02018

Since 2021

8–3 Rams lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Cardinals at Rams Upcoming
  • Week 10 Rams at Cardinals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cardinals vs Rams
CardinalsStatRams
8-9Record10-7
23.5Points per game21.6
358.2Yards per game331.4
5.9Yards per play5.4
22.3Points allowed per game22.7
342.5Yards allowed per game353.1

Cardinals vs Rams Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Los Angeles and Week 10 in Arizona. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Cardinals vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Cardinals vs Rams Week 17 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 13–9 in Week 17 of the 2024 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 28, 2024. See the Rams' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Cardinals vs Rams?

The final score was Rams 13, Cardinals 9. The Rams led 10–0 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 9, Rams 3.

What happened in the Cardinals vs Rams game?

Los Angeles led 10–0 at halftime and won 13–9, though Arizona took the second half 9–3. Arizona outgained the Rams 396–257. Trey McBride led all players with 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Rams none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Rams?

Trey McBride led the game with 30.3 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 17, on 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. Puka Nacua was next with 22.9 (WR15). See Trey McBride's 2024 game log.

Who led Cardinals vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 33 of 48 for 321 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Michael Carter (ARI) led in rushing with 13 carries for 70 yards. Puka Nacua (LAR) led in receiving with 10 catches for 129 yards.

How many fantasy points did Trey McBride score against the Rams?

Trey McBride scored 30.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 18.3 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 17 of the 2024 season, on 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. He drew 36% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Rams?

Trey McBride outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.3 PPR points on 27.4 xFP (+2.9). Matthew Stafford fell furthest short, with 9.2 points on 18.1 xFP (−8.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Rams?

Trey McBride had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 30.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Rams beat the Cardinals?

The Rams beat the Cardinals 13–9 because they won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Rams?

The Rams won the turnover battle 2–0: the Cardinals gave the ball away 2 times and the Rams not at all. The Rams won the game.

What was the turning point of Cardinals vs Rams?

Kyren Williams' 1-yard touchdown run with 3:23 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Rams' win probability from 50% to 76%.

What is the all-time Cardinals vs Rams record?

The Rams lead the all-time series 53–41–2 across 96 meetings since 1937, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Cardinals and Rams last play before this game?

Before Week 17 of 2024, they last met in the 2024 season on September 15, 2024, when the Cardinals beat the Rams 41–10.

Have the Cardinals and Rams met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Cardinals are 0–2 against the Rams in the postseason.

What is the Cardinals vs Rams record since 2021?

The Rams lead 8–3 across 11 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.