Rams vs. Vikings Live Game Thread
The Los Angeles Rams will play the NFC North Minnesota Vikings in the opening round of the NFL Playoffs at State Farm Stadium on Monday Night.
The Rams finished off the season with a 10-7 record, while the Vikings come into the matchup with a 14-3 record. Both teams have had great seasons, and they played each other back in Week 8 of the season, with the Rams coming out on top. The Rams also head into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league.
Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Los Angeles Rams win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Rams have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.
This game was moved to the Arizona Cardinals stadium due to the California Wildfires that have hit Los Angeles. The Rams will be playing for much more than themselves and each other. They will be playing for the City of Los Angeles.
The Rams will look to make another deep run in the players under head coach Sean McVay.
"There are so many things that have taken place since then," said Rams head coach Sean McVay. "It was two good football teams going at it. They've certainly been great. They had gone on an incredibly long winning streak if you will and then went against the number one seed for the NFC [First Playoff Seed] last week. I think guys were able to make plays, guys were able to play within themselves and that's usually what it comes down to. Every single game is its own separate entity. We have to prepare to the best of our ability and go shoot our shot."
The matchup is going to be a tough battle for both teams and the winner will be a dangerous opponent in the next round.
Follow along for our live game updates.
START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
TIMEOUT: Rams. First of the half.
PENALTY: Neutral zone infraction by Vikings.
SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Matthew Stafford 5-yard touchdown pass to Kyren Williams. Rams lead 7-0.
SACK: Rams Byron Young with the sack on Sam Darnold.
TIMEOUT: Rams. Second of the half.
PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness on the Rams.
SCORING UPDATE No: 2: Joshua Karty 34-yard FG. Rams lead 10-0.
SACK: Rams Kobie Turner with a sack on Darnold.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Rams lead, 10-0.
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START OF SECOND QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Vikings 34-yard FG. Rams lead 10-3.
SACK: Cobie Durant with a sack on Darnold.
TURNOVER: Durant with an interception. Rams take over at their 43-yard line.
PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Rams.
TURNOVER: Rams Ahkello Witherspoon forced a fumble returned for a touchdown.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Jared Verse fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. Rams lead 17-3.
SACK: Spilt sack, Neville Gallimore and Young for the Rams.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
SACK: Rams sack by Turner.
TIMEOUT: Vikings. First of the half.
SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Stafford 13-yard touchdown pass to Davis Allen. Rams led 24-3.
END OF THE FIRST HALF: Rams lead, 24-3.
In the first half, it was all about the Rams. They came out in the first possession and went down the field and scored. The Rams defense answered the call as well. Totally six sacks in the first half and taking a fumble to the house. All Rams in the first half.
START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Karty 44-yard FG. Rams lead 27-3.
PENALTY: Rams defensive holding.
SCORING UPDATE No.7: Vikings 26-yard touchdown pass. Two-point conversion is no good. Rams lead 27-9.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Rams lead 27-9.
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START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:
PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness on the Rams.
SACK: Rams Braden Fiske with the sack.
PENALTY: Facemask on the Vikings.
PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Rams.
PENALTY: Offensive holding on the Rams.
PENALTY: False start on the Rams.
PENALTY: Illegal hands to the face on the Rams.
SACK: Gallimore with the sack for the Rams
TURNOVER: Rams force a stop on 4th and 11.
TIMEOUT: Vikings. Second of the half.
SACK: Rams Desjuan Johnson with the sack.
TURNOVER: Rams force another turnover on 4th and 11.
FINAL: Rams win, 27-9. They will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round on Sunday.
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