Rams clinch NFC playoff berth hours after beating Giants in mistake-filled thriller

Rams clinch NFC playoff berth hours after beating Giants in mistake-filled thriller

 

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee runs with the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud tries to tackle him.

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee runs with the ball as New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud tries to tackle him during the first half Sunday at MetLife Stadium. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press)

Matthew Stafford passed for more than 300 yards, overcoming two interceptions as the Rams capitalized on a botched Giants two-point conversion attempt in a 26-25 win.

 

Here’s what you need to know

Rams hold on for 26-25 victory over Giants

Giants score on 94-yard punt return, but botch two-point attempt

Kyren Williams touchdown run extends Rams’ lead

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Rams departed for the airport Sunday night with numerous questions hanging over their heads.

 

Was their mistake-filled 26-25 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium the style-points aberration it appeared to be?

 

Will quarterback Matthew Stafford bounce back from two interceptions with another outstanding string of error-free performances?

 

Can the woeful kicking game and punt coverage ever be solved?

 

But after winning for the sixth time in seven games, the biggest unknown involved the Rams’ playoff fate.

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