As Vikings QB Sam Darnold's dream season sputtered to a close Monday night in a playoff loss to the Rams, he now heads toward free agency with his future as unsettled as ever.

After his best season as a pro, Darnold was off his game for a second straight week. How will it impact Minnesota's offseason plans?

Rookie Jared Verse returned a fumble for a 57-yard score for the Rams, who looked comfortable in their adopted home of State Farm Stadium from the first snap.

The Rams are hoping that the Darnold from Week 18 shows up and not the one from the first couple of months of the season. Their defensive front is the reason Los Angeles has survi

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run

Monday night's NFC wild-card battle is set to be Darnold’s first career playoff start. He understands the impact playoff performances can have on careers and legacies. "I think,

Sam Darnold's renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL's best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run. A disappointing night in the desert rammed Darnold and the Vikings right out of the postseason.

With less than a week's notice, the NFL and ESPN pivoted quickly to host the Rams-Vikings wild card playoff game Jan. 13 in Arizona. Here's how it all came together.

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night.

The Rams traveled to a home game away from home as their city continues to fight destructive wildfires, and they dominated the Vikings in Arizona.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right ... facing the Rams in a game that was moved to Arizona because of devastating wildfires in Southern California.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half during an NFC wild card game Monday in Glendale, Ariz. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)