wildcard game … highlights, tweets, plays

Rams24/7@Rams24_7
23 pressures on Darnold tonight. TWENTY THREE

J.B. Long@JB_Long
With defensive starters playing full snap counts, Chris Shula and the Rams defense has held 4 straight opponents to single-digits:

SF – 6
NYJ – 9
ARI – 9
MIN – 9

Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
Jared Verse on the team’s nine-sack performance with Aaron Donald watching from the stands:

“It’s simple,” Verse said. “We just had to show him he left it in good hands.”

Adam Grosbard@AdamGrosbard
Matthew Stafford: “There was every reason in the book to come out here and be lethargic. … But we knew we weren’t playing just for us. Playing for people back home that needed something to watch and enjoy, and I’m glad we could give that to them.”

Sam Monson@SamMonsonNFL
Verse feels like he might have the best bullrush in the NFL from the edge already as a rookie – is that accurate?

Brandon Thorn@BrandonThornNFL
It is elite and absolutely deserving of being considered the best, yes, which is incredibly impressive.

I’ve never even see this before @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/tBMaywWONJ

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 14, 2025

.@vikings @RamsNFL a dominant defensive performance lead by the young; home grown; defensive line. Les Snead and staff have drafted well; and develeped well. The way good organizations stay on top. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/cjFgHdSzMZ

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 14, 2025

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams Game Highlights | Wild Card NFL 2024 Season

Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
According to ESPN Research, Matthew Stafford became the first player in NFL history with multiple passing touchdowns in each of his first six playoff games with a franchise.

The 33rd Team@The33rdTeamFB
No QB has a higher Win% in the months of December, January or February since Matthew Stafford joined the Rams (.864%) 🧊

Ice in his veins

Stafford has the highest Passer Rating vs. the blitz among all QBs with 5+ playoff games this century (139.2) 🧘‍♂️

Tough to rattle Stafford

plus Stafford has the Highest EPA per Dropback among all QBs with 300+ DBs in the playoffs since 2000 (+0.24) 🎯

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* from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-vikings-takeaways-wild-card-playoff-game-analysis/?taid=67860cd952f7720001217e5a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

Matthew Stafford is a stone-cold killer in the winter months

When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, Stafford turns things up a notch. There isn’t a quarterback who’s been better in December, January and February since 2021, leading the Rams to wins in 86.4% of those games.

He didn’t have to carry the team on Monday night because the defense did most of the heavy lifting, but he still played well. Stafford threw for 209 yards on 19-for-27 passing, tossing two touchdown passes and no interceptions. He didn’t even come close to throwing a pick, either.

He distributed the ball well, hitting eight different receivers, and made tough throws when they were required. There isn’t a quarterback McVay would rather have and Stafford’s play late in the season shows why he’s an all-time great.

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
The 8 different players who contributed to the Rams’ NFL single-game playoff record tying 9 sacks tonight:

• Byron Young (1.5) – 3rd round pick
• Neville Gallimore (1.5) – signed in late August
• Kobie Turner (2) – 3rd round pick
• Michael Hoecht (0.5) – former UDFA signee
• Ahkello Witherspoon (1) – signed to active roster from practice squad in late October
• Cobie Durant (1) – 4th round pick
• Desjuan Johnson (1) – 7th round pick
• Braden Fiske (0.5) – 2nd round pick

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams Top Plays From Wild Card Win vs. Vikings – Jared Verse’s TD, Every Sack & More

Before injury, Tyler Higbee was primed to have his best game last night. 5 early catches and they were so impactful!

Higbee and Stafford set the tone and momentum with a spectacular throw and diving catch in the first drive.

Hope Higbee can rest up and continue the fight! pic.twitter.com/t1eGWGh16B

— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) January 14, 2025

.@Vikings @RamsNFL @JaredVerse1 is a beast but this is the way playoff games are going to be allowed to be played. I would tell my DL to get used to it. Win with leverage and technique. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/41EMlNhYL8

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 14, 2025

Create 1 on 1
Sit on seperate developing routes

Consistent plan throughout game for @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/lShoov91tH

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 14, 2025