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Davis Allen and Cooper Kupp celebrate a Rams touchdown in the first half.
Photo : Associated Press / Ross D. Franklin
Published at 12:19 a.m. EST
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The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night in the first round of the NFL playoffs.
The match was presented at State Farm Stadium, Arizona, due to the fires raging in Los Angeles.
The Rams built a 24-3 lead in the first half of the game.
Their quarterback Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes to Kyren Williams and Davis Allen.
Rams precision kicker Joshua Karty also contributed to his team’s success with two field goals, including a 44-yarder.
The Rams’ defense gave quarterback Sam Darnold some tough times, who was the victim of nine sacks and an interception.
TJ Hockenson scored the Vikings’ only touchdown in the third quarter on a 26-yard pass from Darnold.
The latter completed 25 of his 40 relays for 245 yards. His opposite number recorded 209 yards of gains through the air with 19 of 27 successful passes.
In the next round, the Rams will face the Philadelphia Eagles.
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