GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sam Darnold and the Vikings’ dream season came to an abrupt end Monday night with a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The Rams were the home team at the home stadium of the Arizona Cardinals after the NFL moved the game to Arizona because of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Rams rolled down the field on their opening drive and never looked back, sacking Darnold nine times to tie an NFL playoff record.
Recap: How the Vikings fizzled in a 27-9 playoff loss to the Rams
The Rams sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times, forcing a fumble and scoring on one of them to roll in the wild-card round.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 14, 2025 at 4:22AM
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Host Michael Rand starts with the other games Monday, including a more competitive Gophers men’s basketball loss and a good enough Timberwolves win. Rand quickly gets to the Vikings, of course, and the ugly end to a great season. After losing 27-9 to the Rams on Monday, a season with great potential and accomplishment is suddenly over.
