Fast-spreading wildfires have reduced whole communities in Los Angeles to scorched rubble in January 2025, but a dramatic clip of a person being rescued from a burning car was not filmed in the fire-weary city.

On Monday night, the Rams provided a welcomed, albeit temporary escape for their fans who are dealing with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Led by a dominant defensive effort, the Rams took a 24-3 halftime lead en route to a 27-9 win over the Vikings in the NFC wild-card round.

The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.

leading to a fumble and 57-yard return for a touchdown in L.A.'s 27-9 victory Monday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The final matchup of Wild Card Weekend is on Monday, Jan. 13 and sees the NFC West-winning Los Angeles Rams take on the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch from Week 8 that will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.

MINNEAPOLIS — Several Minnesota natives are facing the firestorm in Los Angeles County, California. "We just tried to do the best we could before the whole backyard burst into flames.

Two teams with different approaches to Monday's NFC Wild Card game, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, set for neutral field matchup Monday.

The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) hit the road in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in the NFC wild-card round on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at State Farm Stadium. Over their past five meetings, Los Angeles has collected three wins against Minnesota.

The oddsmakers think this year’s NFC Wild Card Round game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will be a tight one, with the Vikings favored by 2.5 points. The action kicks off

The Minnesota Vikings play the L.A. Rams during this week's Monday Night Football Wild Card game, here's how to watch.

However this game was moved from SoFi Stadium to the home of the Cardinals on Thursday night due to the ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. Minnesota will have to play this weekend ...