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

The Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday, a rematch of the Rams' 30-20 victory on Oct. 24.

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,