It was undoubtedly a somber scene in the Minnesota Vikings locker room on Monday night after the team saw its surprising 14-win regular season get flushed down

Sam Darnold’s first career playoff game did not go the way the Minnesota Vikings had hoped for, re-opening questions about the team’s future at quarterback. Rookie J.J. McCarthy only added fuel to that fire with a cryptic tweet right after the Vikings’ 27-9 season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn't play a snap for the Minnesota Vikings during his rookie season, but he did send a message out wide following its end on Monday night. The post J.J. McCarthy Issues Strong 2-Word Message on Vikings’ Collapse appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Sam Darnold’s future has very much been in the balance over the course of the past 48 hours since the Minnesota Vikings‘ upset loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Once considered to be $50 million/year quarterback prior to his final two highly disappointing games of the season,

The Minnesota Vikings were blown off the field by the Los Angeles Rams in a 27-9 beatdown. Sam Darnold was sacked nine times, threw an interception, and lost a fumble. It was a nightmare, but it shouldn't be the only takeaway from a great season.

Five years into his career, Justin Jefferson is still in search of his first playoff win. The Vikings' superstar receiver is now 0-2 in the postseason after his team lost in shocking blowout fashion to the Rams on Monday night.

With J.J. McCarthy the only quarterback under contract, the Vikings are biding time before a big decision on Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones.

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.