As Vikings QB Sam Darnold's dream season sputtered to a close Monday night in a playoff loss to the Rams, he now heads toward free agency with his future as unsettled as ever.

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.

falling flat against the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was moved to Arizona due to the devastating California wildfires. Quarterback Sam Darnold was a shell of himself over the team's final two ...

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.

On Monday night, the Rams provided a welcomed, albeit temporary escape for their fans who are dealing with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Led by a dominant defensive effort, the Rams took a 24-3 halftime lead en route to a 27-9 win over the Vikings in the NFC wild-card round.

throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) calls a play during the second half of an NFL ...

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

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant darts straight for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold on speedy sack.

It didn’t help the Rams that the game had to be moved from their home of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to a neutral site in Arizona either ... by Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, whose good season ...