Arizona Cardinals: The Good, bad, ugly vs Los Angeles Rams

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive tackle Olsen Pierre #72 and free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles tight end Derek Carrier #86 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive tackle Olsen Pierre #72 and free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles tight end Derek Carrier #86 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals scores a touchdown over free safety Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals scores a touchdown over free safety Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Good

Running game

The Arizona Cardinals running game had a great first half.  Even without starting back Adrian Peterson, the Cardinals were able to move the ball on the ground.

Kerwynn Williams had 86-yards on 11 carries in the first half.  It appeared he was well on his way to well over 100-yards for the day.  He finished with 97.

Larry Fitzgerald

What else can you say about the guy?  He caught 10 passes for 98-yards on Sunday.  He also scored his fifth touchdown of the season.

Almost every week we ask ourselves, how is he still doing it? Hard work and determination.  The guy only seems to be getting better.  It would be very hard right now to see him walk away from the game knowing he is still producing at a very high level.

Only one other receiver caught a pass on Sunday.  J.J. Nelson had two receptions.  That should show you right there how valuable Fitz is.

Chandler Jones

He played at a high level once again.  He didn’t have the outstanding game like he had a week ago but he still was a force.

Jones finished with four tackles and one sack.  He had three QB hits however.  Credit Rams quarterback Jared Goff for getting rid of the ball quickly to avoid all but one take down behind the line of scrimmage.

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