Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was one arguably the biggest surprise of the 2024 NFL season. On his fourth NFL team in seven years, he played the best football of his professional career while in a contract year.

Sam Darnold was ineffective for most of of his first playoff start, losing two turnovers while matching an NFL record by taking nine sacks in the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “I clearly didn’t play well enough,

Rookie Jared Verse returned a fumble for a 57-yard score for the Rams, who looked comfortable in their adopted home of State Farm Stadium from the first snap.

That fact was emphasized during the 2024 NFL wild-card round, as several individuals either elevated or diminished their legacy. It

Vikings have several areas that they must address in the offseason, includingthe fatal that must be fixed on the offensive line

The Rams are heading to the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs after picking up the 27-9 victory over Minnesota. They will advance to take on Philadelphia in the next round of the playoffs, and they'll be bringing a ferocious pass rush with them.

Los Angeles sacked Sam Darnold a playoff record-tying nine times en route to a dominant 27-9 win in Arizona, advancing to the divisional round

“I think it’s very important we all think about Sam’s body of ... in Detroit and Arizona was an interruption in timing. Both the Lions and Rams affected Darnold’s ability to climb up ...

The Rams, who sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times, advanced to face the Eagles in the divisional round.

Los Angeles overcame immense odds after their home playoff game was moved to Arizona because of the wildfires, and now will face Philadelphia.

Rams boosters will point to their Week 8 win over the Vikings — making them the only team besides the Lions to take them down — but I’m chalking that up to another happenstance. The Vikings have been better on both sides of the ball all season otherwise. Take the “road” favorites in the NFL’s final 2024 Wild Card Round game.

The Rams' defense mauled Sam Darnold, and Matthew Stafford was on target as L.A. advanced to the divisional round.