The Los Angeles Rams paid tribute to the city’s firefighters and first responders as they beat the Minnesota Vikings to clinch the last spot in week two of the NFL play-offs. The Rams earned home advantage for the final game of Wildcard Weekend but Monday’s game had to be relocated to State Farm Stadium, home… Continue reading NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams beat Minnesota Vikings after fires force game to be relocated
Month: January 2025
Vikings continue to struggle with Rams version of Matthew Stafford
GLENDALE, ARIZ. – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had no problem with the Vikings since being traded out of the NFC North. Stafford, 36, didn’t look anything like an old, aging passer when he ripped off two throws for 50 yards to start the game. His 124 yards in the first quarter are… Continue reading Vikings continue to struggle with Rams version of Matthew Stafford
Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 14, 2025, 02:16 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close
2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?
Wild Card Weekend in the NFL playoffs certainly had its moments, starting with the Washington Commanders’ thrilling upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington was the lone road team to win this weekend, setting up a showdown with the Detroit Lions next week. The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills took care of business at… Continue reading 2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?
Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been criticized nationally since Pittsburgh dropped a fifth straight game to close its season with a wild card-round loss to rival Baltimore on Saturday. It was same old, same old for the Steelers, who have been in the playoffs in four of the past five seasons but fallen in the… Continue reading Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens – InForum
Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
Maybe the ghosts of MetLife traveled to State Farm Stadium. Sam Darnold’s first half of playoff football quickly turned disastrous, with the Vikings quarterback — and Jets castoff — turning the ball over twice and taking six sacks as the Rams jumped out to a double-digit lead in the NFC wild-card round. Sam Darnold reacts… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call
In the Rams-Vikings wild-card game on Monday night, Minnesota caught a bad break at a key moment early in the game. The Rams jumped out to a 10-point lead, but the Vikings were chipping away. First, Minnesota got on the board with a field goal; then, the Minnesota defense seemed to make a splash play… Continue reading Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call
Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold had an outstanding season and made the playoffs for the first time in his career. Tonight, Darnold makes his first-ever playoff start when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at a neutral site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams are hoping that… Continue reading Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Vikings vs. Rams score and live updates: Analysis and latest as NFL wild-card game kicks off in Arizona
Key matchup: Edge Jared Verse vs. LT Cam Robinson Darnold has made legitimate strides as a passer this season, but the Detroit Lions made him look like the old Sam by cranking up the pressure on him in Week 18. Darnold looked jumpy and just flat-out missed on several open passes downfield. When the Rams… Continue reading Vikings vs. Rams score and live updates: Analysis and latest as NFL wild-card game kicks off in Arizona
Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams Live Thread & Game Information
The NFL Wild Card Round Weekend ends this evening with the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams traveling due to the fires in the LA area. Tonight’s game has been moved east to Glendale, Arizona. The Rams won their division, the NFC West, via their 10 and 7 record, earning them the fourth seed… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams Live Thread & Game Information