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GLENDALE, ARIZ. (AP) -- A return to the struggling NFC West might be just what the Arizona Cardinals need to clinch that long-sought division title.

On the heels of losses to the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, the Cardinals are home this weekend to face the St. Louis Rams. A victory will earn the Cardinals their first division title in 33 years and give them their first home playoff game since 1947.

Even if they're upset by a Rams team (2-10) that has lost its last six games, the Cardinals can clinch the NFC West crown if San
Francisco loses at home to the New York Jets.

The Cardinals (7-5) haven't played since a 48-20 Thanksgiving night drubbing in Philadelphia.

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