Rams defensive backs Ahkello Witherspoon and Kamren Kinchens came through again, this time with late interceptions to preserve a victory over the Cardinals.

A look at the defensive side of the ball and special teams for the Cardinals in their 13-9 loss to the Rams on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Rams were unable to pull away from an Arizona Cardinals team determined to ruin their playoff hopes. That is, until the Rams' defense swooped in and sealed a critical victory.

With the help of three other teams, the Los Angeles Rams clinched the NFC West on Sunday after beating the Arizona Cardinals the night prior. In doing so, they secured either the No. 3 or 4 seed in the playoffs.

The Los Angeles Rams did their job in Week 17 in beating the Arizona Cardinals, and then with some help from teams around the league, they clinched the NFC West, punching their ticket to the NFL Playoffs.

Sunday's regular-season finale between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams looked like it could be a de facto NFC West championship game for a while, but sadly, it will not be. The Rams' 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals put them on the verge of clinching the NFC West and thus eliminating the Seahawks.