As he reflected on this season in the aggregate, O’Connell referenced how Darnold, McCarthy, and veteran quarterback Daniel Jones were all on the roster at some point, as were backup quarterback Nick Mullens and reserve quarterback Brett Rypien.

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.

The Rams are hoping that the Darnold from Week 18 shows up and not the one from the first couple of months of the season. Their defensive front is the reason Los Angeles has survi

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run

The first game with these two teams saw the Vikings lose their star left tackle Christian Darrisaw at the end of the first half with a torn ACL and MCL. A few

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half during an NFC wild card game Monday in Glendale, Ariz. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

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

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night.

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

Left tackle Cam Robinson filled in nicely after the Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury. Darrisaw will presumably get his starting left tackle job back when he returns next year. Robinson will likely be one of the top tackles in free agency.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of devastating wildfires.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right ... facing the Rams in a game that was moved to Arizona because of devastating wildfires in Southern California.