The NFC wild-card round game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings has been moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. due to the deadly wild fires in California. The game is scheduled to be played at the same time,
"Adding Daniel Jones just gives [the Vikings] more insurance behind Sam Darnold," Benjamin said. "You never should feel bad about adding quarterback insurance. Daniel Jones is a guy that, at 27, he's got over 70 career starts, if you throw in a couple of playoff games."
Minnesota missed the playoffs last season, and following the 2022 season, it was Jones that ended their run on Wild Card Weekend. His 301 yards and two touchdowns earned him a sizable payday and put the nail in the coffin for defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.
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The Vikings finished the 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record, second-best in the NFC, though they earned only a wild card spot in the playoffs after losing a division-sealing game to the Lions in Week 18. They'll play the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round.
While speaking with A.J. Hawk and Pat McAfee on the latter's show, Greenberg explained that he believes the Vikings should trade rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy and give Darnold a contract extension.
Join Chris “Bear” Fallica and former NFL Offensive Lineman Geoff Schwartz for the Best Bets of Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. Bear loves the Minnesota Vikings to cover against the Los Angeles Rams, and Geoff likes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to cover the first half spread against the Commanders.
The Minnesota Vikings defense was not preparing for Puka Nacua to play in Week 8. They will be ready in the playoffs.
Sam Darnold put forth a career performance for the Minnesota Vikings this season, ranking among the NFL's top 10 quarterbacks in passing yardage, touchdown throws, passer rating and winning percentage.
Rams-Vikings will air on ABC and ESPN. The game can also be streamed on NFL+ or Youtube TV. Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge (sideline) will call the game.