The Los Angeles Rams have a date with the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, and while this is not the first time these two teams have me

Greenard is the Vikings’ highest-graded defender and best pass rusher, recording 80 pressures this season – 31 more than any other player on Minnesota’s defense. He flips sides like most edge rushers but his primary position is as the right defensive end rushing against the left tackle.

There might not be a better weekend of the year than Wild Card Weekend. Even with the expanded playoffs and some lesser teams sneaking into the postseason -- which results in a few larger spreads and maybe a blowout or two -- the slate is still loaded.

Our writers and editors pick winners in the first six playoff games, including an AFC North rivalry game and a rematch of Eagles-Packers from Brazil in Week 1.

The final game of wild-card week is also the closest matchup in the odds: The Minnesota Vikings are currently 1-point favorites at the Los Angeles Rams. The game opened with the Vikings almost a field-goal favorite, but the odds have gotten tighter. Our staff are leaning towards the home team.

The NFL is monitoring the California wildfires that have taken the lives of at least five people and have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes across Los Angeles County.  The Los Angeles Rams are currently slated to host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC wild-card round on Monday night inside SoFi Stadium,

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has a good chance to earn his first NFL playoff win. The Rams must repeat an upset of Vikings to move to next round.

These are the 10 stats, facts and trends to know for Monday night’s Rams vs. Vikings showdown in the wild-card round of the playoffs

The Vikings fell to the Detroit Lions 31-9 in their last game. Last time out, the Rams lost 30-25 to the Seattle Seahawks. Sam Darnold threw for 166 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions