The Los Angeles Rams checked a big box on Saturday night when they beat the Arizona Cardinals, 13-9. It improved their record to 10-6, but more importantly, it moved them one step closer to clinching the NFC West.

The Rams (10-6) have won five straight games despite scoring a combined 44 points over their last three contests, also scraping by the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. But Los Angeles’ defense has kept the team in the playoff hunt — in three weeks, the Rams have allowed 24 points with the defense again highlighting Saturday’s win.

Here's what the Los Angeles Rams 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals means for their chances of winning the NFC West, as well as the slim chances still alive for the Seattle Seahawks to steal the division crown.

For the rest of the game, Murray and Harrison found success on crossing routes, which have been their most successful looks all season. On one particularly impressive play, Murray evaded pressure, sprinting to his right and hitting Harrison on the run for a toe-dragging sideline catch.

This is the last of three NFL games scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 28. NFL Network is carrying all of them. Game time is 8:10 p.m. ET.