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Jan 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy-Reuters
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Jan 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) catches a touchdown pass against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy-Reuters
The Los Angeles Rams delivered a receiver special Wild Card game on Monday during their dominating 34-11 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Rams’ star receiving prospects like Odell Beckham Jr. and Cooper Kupp made it look easy for the team. As much as a celebrated game was for the hosts, equally embarrassing was it for the guests.
The Cardinals, at one point of the game, were trailing the Rams by 28-0. And being a playoff game, the stakes couldn’t be any higher. For any team, beating their divisional rivals is always considered special. And the Rams did to the Cardinals just what the Bills did to the Patriots.
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Rams ravaging the Arizona Cardinals
The Los Angeles side has never seemed more complete and organized ever before. And talking of their rise after going from a three-game losing streak to now making the Divisional Round is just a story worth telling. While, on the flip side, the Cardinals though having a great start to the season, couldn’t keep the momentum going, and at last, met their unfortunate fate at the hands of their rivals.
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The SoFi Stadium erupted when the Rams nearly destroyed the Cardinals in the game, and so did Twitter. It was a delight to watch the Rams bulldoze the Cardinals on their way to the next round. And while doing so, quarterback Matthew Stafford got sealed his first playoff victory, while OBJ caught the first playoff touchdown of his career.
Cardinals fans at halftime 😅 pic.twitter.com/1C7BF9hlta
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 18, 2022
Charger fan dressed in Charger gear in front of us. He says, “Here to support my landlord.’ @LosAngelesRams
— Mike (@NinetyDeuce2) January 18, 2022
The Rams defense to Kyler Murray pic.twitter.com/yGF2ISzJ3C
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) January 18, 2022
Kyler Murray trying to beat the Rams on Madden after the game… pic.twitter.com/iQtXgQlt5G
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 18, 2022
The Rams escorting Kyler Murray out of the playoffs pic.twitter.com/uzQyxi4Yk5
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 18, 2022
The Rams to the Cardinals rn#AZvsLAR pic.twitter.com/XYEXb95ZWm
— PyschoMee (@PanUmarist) January 18, 2022
Detroit Lions Fans watching Matthew Stafford actually Winning a playoff game with the Rams pic.twitter.com/cLCuM632Dj
— Dan Campbell is so football (@Danisfootball) January 18, 2022
Los Angeles Rams the complete team
However, it was a team effort since the whole Rams squad played like one unit. Yet it seemed to be more of a receiver’s night as the OBJ and Cooper Kupp duo ravaged the Cardinals throughout the game. Surprisingly Beckham also threw for a 40 yard gain to Cam Akers in the first down during the third quarter of the game.
OBJ finished with four receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown. The league leader, Cooper Kupp, recorded five receptions for 61 yards and a score. On the other hand, quarterback Stafford also made six carries for 22 yards and one touchdown.
RAMS WIN AND ADVANCE! pic.twitter.com/uRSVwxOrmE
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 18, 2022
The Rams have now advanced to the Divisional Round, where they will be meeting the defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week. Who do you think will make it to the NFC Championship game? Let us know in the comments below!
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