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How they finished: 14-2, 1st place in NFC West.
Offense: It's peaking at just the right time. Head coach Mike Martz thought the unit never looked better than in the Week 16 victory over Indianapolis.
Quarterback Kurt Warner has been on fire since receiving a cortisone injection on his
thumb Nov. 17, and running back Marshall Faulk, as usual, has been ultraproductive
down the stretch. Both players could make a legitimate case for league MVP
honors. Wide receivers Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce once again posted big numbers this
season.
Defense: After looking somewhat shaky in victories over the Saints and
Panthers in Weeks 14 and 15, respectively, Lovie Smith's speedy, swarming
unit got its act back together in the Week 16 win over the Colts. The Rams
completely shut down Peyton Manning & Co. in the second half. Angered
because cornerback Aeneas Williams was its only Pro Bowl selection, look for the
defense to play with a chip on its shoulder.
Player to watch: Faulk is the glue that holds the offense together. He
thrives on performing well in crunch time and is expected to get an
increased number of touches in the second season.
Key to success: The same as it's been all season. The only team that can beat
the Rams is themselves. If they can avoid making costly turnovers, they
could be unstoppable.
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