Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.

At the dawn of the new year, Sam Darnold was a folk hero in Minnesota. Not only did the quarterback -- no longer locally branded a reclamation project, but rather a full-blown, high-octane Pro Bowler -- sweep the rival Green Bay Packers to give the Vikings their best regular-season record in 16 years,

The Birds are favored in the divisional playoff game, but Rams coach Sean McVay is a great schemer. And Matthew Stafford's arm might give them a chance.

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9, and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Rams can beat the Eagles.