The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 last night in their NFC Wild Card game played in Las Vegas because of fires in the Los Angeles area. The Rams defense forced two Vikings turnovers in the game, and built a 24-3 lead by halftime. Los Angeles will visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs Sunday at 3pm.
The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy have not come to a contract extension ending their relationship after five seasons. McCarthy led the Cowboys to a 49-35 regular-season record, but they fell to 7-10 this season.