Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams: Preview, prediction

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (97) attempts to tackle Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (97) attempts to tackle Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction

The Cardinals played inspired last week against the Seahawks.  The Rams stayed with the 49ers last week and had their chances to win before falling 22-21.  It is hard to say whether either of those games carries into this one.

The Cardinals have some payback on their mind.  Palmer brought it up earlier this week.  Both of these teams have changed somewhat however since that October game.

Nobody likes to go into the offseason with a loss.  However a victory does little to carry any momentum into the following season.  Both teams will have some roster turnover in the offseason.

What you see Sunday will not be what you see when the two teams tango in England next season. With a possibility of a number of long time Cardinals leaving after Sunday, look for them to continue to play hard and inspired football.  Arizona 41 Los Angeles 20

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