The Rams beat the Vikings in Week 8, but Sean McVay points out that a lot has changed since that Oct. 24 game.

The Rams and Vikings met seven times in the playoffs previously; the Vikings lead the postseason series 5-2. They haven't faced each other in the playoffs since January 16, 2000, a 49-37 Rams victory in the divisional round. Minnesota finished 14-3 and second in the NFC North.

A playoff matchup features the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) against the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in the NFC Wild Card round on Monday, January 13, 2025 at SoFi Stadium.The Vikings took the loss 31-9

The Rams were winners on Saturday and again on Sunday night when they clinched the NFC West crown and the playoff berth that goes with it.

The Los Angeles Rams are currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff bracket thanks to their 10-6 record, but they have work to do if they want to stay there. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday,

The Los Angeles Rams have won the NFC West crown, and the final standings have remained largely unchanged from Week 17 to Week 18. That, of course, means the San Francisco 49ers are in last place. They will have the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and a more extended offseason than they’ve had the last couple of years.