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DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2025 ~ The Los Angeles Rams handled the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 to advance to the NFC Divisional Round in Glendale, Arizona Monday night. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Los Angeles, but the wildfires forced the last Monday Night Football game of the season to be moved to State Farm Stadium.
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Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was on point against an aggressive Vikings defense all night long, throwing two touchdowns to go with 209 passing yards.
Minnesota’s offense fared the same against the Rams compared to the Lions game the week before, as quarterback Sam Darnold turned the ball over multiple times under significant pressure. The Rams defense combined for a total of nine sacks, making it tough on Darnold to be comfortable in the pocket.
L.A. running back Kyren Williams rushed for a total of 76 yards, while also catching the opening touchdown of the game from five yards out.
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(CONTINUED) Rookie defensive end Jared Verse also reached the scoring column, recovering a fumble and taking it 57-yards down the field for a touchdown, flipping into the end zone to celebrate.
Former Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson tallied the lone touchdown for Minnesota, beating the defense in a 26-yard foot race to the end zone.
After the Detroit–Washington showdown this Saturday night to determine if the Lions will host the NFC Championship at Ford Field, the final spot will be decided in Philadelphia as the top-seeded Eagles will host the Rams next Sunday.
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