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Los Angeles Rams hang on to defeat Arizona Cardinals in NFC West showdown

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Thanks to another close game, the Los Angeles Rams have improved to 3-1 on the season.

Now the Los Angeles Rams can look past the quarter mark of the regular season in control of the NFC West.

Sunday’s game in Arizona dropped the Cardinals to 1-3 on the season while Los Angeles experienced their third straight victory.

The Cardinals did an effective job of keeping running back Todd Gurley out of the equation, but it wasn’t enough to keep Los Angeles away.

Case Keenum connected to Brian Quick for two touchdowns, with defensive efficiency sealing the deal.

Mark Barron intercepted Drew Stanton with one and a half minutes to go, but the Rams failed to do anything on the following possession.

Head coach Jeff Fisher took center stage after two controversial decision to challenge passes ruled incomplete in the field of play.

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In the first instance, Tavon Austin couldn’t keep full control of the ball on the way to the ground. Then, later in the game, Brian Quick juggled a pass on the sideline that went every which way but skimmed the ground in the process.

The win in Arizona now gives Los Angeles two strong divisional wins, with the road victory in Tampa Bay serving as a reminded that they’re dangerous away from L.A.

Next week the Rams will host the Buffalo Bills in Los Angeles. Buffalo presents an interesting challenge, and will come into the game with a 2-2 record.

The Bills managed to blank the New England Patriots in Foxborough in Week 4, with a statement win coming the week prior against Arizona.

How Case Keenum handles pressure to perform at home will determine the way that Los Angeles handles the reigns of the division.

By improving to 3-1 on the season, the Rams accomplished their best start to the regular season since 2006.