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Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass

For a moment Monday night, the Vikings thought they tied their wild-card game against the Rams with a strip-sack of Matthew Stafford that resulted in a touchdown. But replay review determined that Stafford actually threw the ball legally at the last second as he was being dragged to the ground. Stafford somehow avoided an intentional… Continue reading Rams bailed out vs. Vikings after apparent strip-sack of Matthew Stafford ruled an incomplete pass

Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In a playoff game that was moved from SoFi Stadium because of the wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night to advance to the divisional round. It was an impressive performance for a young defense that has taken a giant step forward since… Continue reading Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round

7-round mock draft for the Vikings following Rams loss

The Minnesota Vikings’ season will end disappointingly after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams that saw them never really be in the game from the first whistle. The team had its areas where they simply were overmatched by the Rams and it gives the team a lot to think about heading into the offseason.… Continue reading 7-round mock draft for the Vikings following Rams loss

Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams

PHILADELPHIA — You want to get ready for Eagles versus Rams? Listen to Jordan Mailata. He’ll get you in the mood for the NFC Divisional game scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. “It’s going to be mano a mano,” the Eagles left tackle said after practice Wednesday. “It’s going to be good… Continue reading Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams

Rams have plenty of stars, but grinders have delivered big time

Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was unemployed when the NFL season began. Cornerback Cobie Durant weathered injury and declining playing time after midseason. Defensive lineman Neville Gallimore was inactive for three games, Desjuan Johnson six. Tight end Davis Allen was targeted only 13 times. All five players made big plays in the Rams’ NFC wild-card victory… Continue reading Rams have plenty of stars, but grinders have delivered big time

Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear

EAGAN, Minn. — It’s always wild how quickly an NFL season can end. The train hums for 18 weeks and then screeches to a halt. There is no warning, no alert telling us what’s about to happen. Only the abrupt finality and then the quick shift of the gaze to the future. This is where… Continue reading Vikings’ collapse vs. Lions, Rams makes need for interior O-line help frustratingly clear

Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings

There’s no way around it. Monday night was an absolute beatdown for the Minnesota Vikings. From start to finish, the Los Angeles Rams were in complete control, jumping out to a 10-0 lead before going on to win, 27-9. The defense was particularly impressive, holding the Vikings to 269 total yards with two turnovers and… Continue reading Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings

Rams Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams improvised touchdown vs Vikings

One of the key plays in the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings was a five-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Kyren Williams. Sean McVay received credit from one analyst, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, for creative play design. Orlovsky was a training camp quarterback for the Rams during McVay’s first season with… Continue reading Rams Matthew Stafford, Kyren Williams improvised touchdown vs Vikings

NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams beat Minnesota Vikings after fires force game to be relocated

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