The Minnesota Vikings' promising season came to a disappointing end as they fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wild-card round. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who had a resurgent season, struggled in his first playoff start, throwing an interception and being sacked nine times, matching an NFL record.
Darnold, who had revived his career after a rocky start with the New York Jets, led the Vikings to a 14-4 record under coach Kevin O’Connell. Despite his efforts, the Vikings were unable to secure a win in the playoffs.
