Unfortunately for the Vikings, they were unable to put up a good fight in the Wild Card and got blown out by the Rams, 27-9. The Los Angeles defense smothered the Minnesota offense, with Sam Darnold even tying the NFL record for the most sacks taken (nine) in a playoff game.

The first half ended completely one-sided, as Los Angeles led 24-3 with a clear discrepancy in quarterback play. Matthew Stafford lit up the Vikings early, throwing two touchdowns on 14 of 20 completions while Sam Darnold continued to struggle, throwing a pick and losing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.