Days after the season ended, the remaining NFC North teams suddenly met the same fate as the Packers. In the blink of an eye, the NFC North was eliminated from the playoffs.

The dynamic 14-3 Minnesota Vikings’ season came to an end on Monday night, not with a bang but a whimper, as they were blown out 27-9 by the Los Angeles Rams. In an instant, one of the best campaigns in Vikings history was snuffed out in the Wild Card round in a rather uncompetitive fashion.

"Sam Darnold is a huge reason why we won 14 games. And his teammates know that, we know it," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said this week. However, Darnold and the Vikings were denied a 15th win when the Detroit Lions ran away with the NFC North title in a ...

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs.

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Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold struggled in a season-ending loss to the Rams, sparking a fanfare on social media.

The Vikings lost 27-9 in a game that was virtually out of reach at halftime. A lot went wrong for the Vikings on Monday, obviously, but Sam Darnold notably had his second consecutive dud. Not only did he turn the ball over twice, but he matched an NFL playoff record by taking nine sacks in this game. The Vikings lost 82 yards on those sacks.

This ESPN football analyst defends Sam Darnold after Vikings lost to Rams in wild-card game.

After a career renaissance with the Vikings, Sam Darnold is set to hit free agency. Will he take the starting reins for the Steelers or Giants? Serve as competition for Anthony Richardson on the Colts?

After getting destroyed in Week 18 by the Detroit Lions with the NFC North title on the line, the Minnesota Vikings will have to begin the playoffs

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