This matchup of former coaching cohorts could come down to whether the Vikings can protect Sam Darnold against the fearsome Rams front.

The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup​ against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a heartfelt and encouraging message for Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay in light of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The message came just days before their teams faced off in the playoffs.

Following the vicious fires in the Los Angeles, CA, region that caused this Wild Card game to relocate, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had a heartfelt message for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams before their playoff matchup,