The Vikings huddled behind the closed doors of State Farm Stadium’s auxiliary locker room for nearly a half-hour after their 27-9 loss to the Rams on Monday night, before principal owner Zygi Wilf emerged with a blank expression and players packed for the long flight home.

The Los Angeles Rams' defense seemed to be starting practically from scratch when it began this season with a rookie coordinator and without retired superstar Aaron Donald. The Rams knew they would have to endure all of the mistakes and setbacks required to rebuild a once-solid unit.

The Los Angeles Rams got their eighth playoff win under head coach Sean McVay on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. Under crazy circumstances, the Rams beat the Vikings 27-9 and will now advance to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional round.