The final game of the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend is a battle between two NFC powerhouses. A Wild Card matchup that includes the first-ever 14 win team, both these squads are looking to punch their tickets to the Divisional Round, where they would be set to do battle against the Detroit Lions.
You can check out the updated NFL playoff bracket here. Additionally, if you want a recap of yesterday’s games, make sure to take a look at our Wild Card Round results.
NFL Games Today: How to Watch Vikings vs. Rams
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ
Vikings Stats and Insights
- Since Christmas Eve, 2023, the Vikings have been 0-5 against teams for which Matthew Stafford has started a game and 14-1 against the other 29 teams in the NFL.
- In Week 7, Sam Darnold had as many touchdowns as interceptions in a loss where his team allowed 31 points to the Lions – he followed it up with his second-best passer rating of the season in Los Angeles against the Rams. He didn’t have any touchdowns or interceptions in Sunday’s 31-9 loss to the Lions …
- In Weeks 14-17, Minnesota averaged 2.8 points per drive (they managed just 0.8 points per drive in Detroit to wrap up the regular season).
- The Vikings have played six games against playoff teams this season – their four worst points-per-drive defensive performances have come in those contests.
- Betting: The Vikings failed to cover on Sunday night, a game that went under the total, and that’s a rare occurrence – they were 7-2 ATS in games that saw fewer points than expected.
Rams Stats and Insights
- The Rams are 2-3 in their past five home games (they’ve won five straight on the road).
- Last season, Matthew Stafford completed 53.6% of his fourth-quarter passes with five touchdowns and two interceptions. This season, he’s connected on 68.5% of his passes in the final 15 minutes with eight touchdowns against just one interception.
- Los Angeles has scored a touchdown on just five of their 14 trips to the red zone over their past four games.
- Three of the Rams’ best defensive showings this season in terms of points per drive came in December (Weeks 15-16-17).
- CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase, and Amon-Ra St. Brown are the only receivers with more yards and a higher catch rate than Puka Nacua over the past two seasons.
- Betting: Under tickets are 6-3 in Los Angeles’ past nine playoff games and have come through in each of the past three such spots.
NFL Playoff Dates and Divisional Round Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 18
- Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions: 8:15 p.m. ET (FOX)
Sunday, Jan. 19
- MIN/LAR vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 3 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills: 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Conference Championship Round
Sunday, Jan. 26
- NFC Championship Game: 3 p.m.
- AFC Championship Game: 6:30 p.m.
Super Bowl 59
- Date: Feb. 9, 2025
- Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Fox