Minnesota
Vikings
13-5
40
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Rams
16-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 43-40, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams battling for a chance to keep their Super Bowl dreams alive, the Rams showcased their offensive firepower in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Matthew Stafford was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 452 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his elite passing ability. Harold Fannin Jr. was his top target, racking up an astounding 225 receiving yards, while Kyren Williams contributed on the ground despite a modest 31 rushing yards. The Rams' offensive efficiency was a key factor in their victory, as they consistently found ways to exploit the Vikings' defense.
Defensively, the game had its moments but ultimately saw the Rams hold firm when it mattered most. Byron Young recorded a crucial sack, helping to apply pressure on the Minnesota offense at key moments. The turning point arrived late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense forced a turnover, allowing Stafford and the offense to milk the clock and secure the win, setting the stage for an exciting postseason run.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 452 | 4 | 3 | 99.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 332 | 3 | 2 | 104.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 7 | 225 | 32.1 | 124 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 9 | 127 | 14.1 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 69 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 7 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 29 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 38 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

