Rams hold off Saints' fourth-quarter comeback to remain in thick of playoff race

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The Los Angeles Rams took care of business at home on Thursday night, dominating the New Orleans Saints, 30-22, to remain in the thick of the NFC playoff race. 

Both teams entered this game 7-7, but it was the Rams collecting a much-needed win to remain in playoff position. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could take sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend – something the Saints looked to avoid. 

Offense, once again, was the driving factor of this home victory for Los Angeles, as Matthew Stafford orchestrated a beautiful 95-yard, 14-play drive to begin the game after the Saints punted. 

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Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California.  (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The drive came down to a decision to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the New Orleans’ two-yard line, where Stafford threw a bullet to Puka Nacua for the two-yard score. 

The Saints didn’t get off to the same start, turning it over on downs on their second drive and a punt followed that. 

However, Derek Carr & Co. finally got on track when Rashid Shaheed, the speedy deep ball option, pulled away from his defender and Carr hit him for a 45-yard touchdown to make it 10-7. 

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From there, though, it was all Rams. 

Another turnover on downs for New Orleans led to a five-play drive where Demarcus Robinson, who scored in each of the previous three games, got his fourth straight