For the final matchup of the wildcard round, the Vikings were on the road to face the Rams. It was supposed to be a home game for Los Angeles. However, LA wildfires forced the game to be moved to a neutral site in the Arizona Cardinals’ home stadium. The Rams rallied behind their city and used that as motivation heading into the playoffs.
Los Angeles quickly jumped out to a 7-0 lead and they never gave it up. Against the 14-3 Vikings, the Rams’ defense played arguably their best game of the season. It was the fourth time in the last four games that they’ve let up less than 10 points. Sean McVay couldn’t ask his defense to be playing any better than they have been over the last month. Vikings QB Sam Darnold was sacked nine times by the Rams on Monday night. A postseason franchise record for Los Angeles.
