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5 Takeaways From Los Angeles Rams Week 4 Win Over Arizona Cardinals

By Dan Parzych

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (97) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals 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) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals 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; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball as Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball as Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Five Turnovers On Defense

It’s amazing to think the Rams ranked near the bottom of the league in offense during the 2015 season, but still found a way to finish with a 7-9 record. Obviously, the main reason behind the team’s success was due to the defense, and even though the offense has show signs of improvement over the last two games, it’s going to be the defense that carries this team once again in 2016.

The Rams’ defense knew the Cardinals was going to be their toughest challenge yet when considering all of the weapons they have on offense. Luckily, Los Angeles came up big when it mattered the most after forcing five turnovers on Arizona, including a key forced fumble by Aaron Donald–who recorded 1.5 sacks in the win–in the third quarter when Carson Palmer and company were driving deep in Rams’ territory.

When looking at how well this defense has performed against two high-powered offenses in the Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, this defensive squad could end up being better than last year, which says a lot. As long as they continue being aggressive towards their opponents, the Rams’ defense should finish near the top of the league once again in 2016.

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