Los Rams trabajaron arduamente para conseguir el campeonato de la División Oeste de la NFC y con ello obtener el derecho a recibir en su estadio al menos un juego de playoffs.
Pero luego estallaron los feroces incendios de esta semana en Los Ángeles y el fútbol americano simplemente pasó a segundo plano. Las catástrofes por los incendios en Pacific Palisades y Altadena pusieron las cosas en perspectiva de la manera más dolorosa.
La consecuencia para los Rams es de todos conocida: jugarán su partido de la ronda de comodines el lunes contra los Minnesota Vikings en el estadio de los Cardinals en Glendale, Arizona. El kickoff está programado a las 5 pm Pacífico (ABC/ESPN/1330 AM Tu Liga Radio).
Los Rams viajaron desde el viernes rumbo al desierto para completar su preparación en las instalaciones de los Cardinals y tratar de encontrar relativa normalidad de cara al sexto y último encuentro de la primera ronda de los playoffs.
"Pienso que primero que nada reconoces las cosas personales y por sobre todo te aseguras que los muchachos estén bien", explicó el coach Sean McVay al hablar sobre el obligado ajuste previo al inicio de la postemporada para su equipo. "Una vez que puedes hacer eso entonces se trata de 'ahora vamos a enfocarnos en lo que nosotros podemos controlar', en términos de estar total y completamente presentes, teniendo el sentido correcto de urgencia y de gozo con nuestra preparación".
McVay dijo que sus jugadores han asimilado con mucha madurez los duros acontecimientos en Los Ángeles y confía en que podrán ser capaces de saltar a la cancha listos para competir contra un equipo de Minnesota que fue de los mejores conjuntos de la temporada regular con 14 juegos ganados.
"Qué circunstancia tan particular, qué situación tan única, pero yo creo que este grupo lo ha manejado de la mejor manera que es posible. Afortunadamente, nadie ha salido lesionado en el proceso de todo lo que ha sucedido", agregó el entrenador de Los Ángeles.
Take a look at photos of Los Angeles Rams players and their families as they travel to Glendale, Arizona take on the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round of the 2024 playoffs.
![55 DE Braden Fiske, 72 OL Jonah Jackson, 23 RB Kyren Williams & 69 OL Kevin Dotson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/uprwvwuflwqrgu55pm2h.jpg)
55 DE Braden Fiske, 72 OL Jonah Jackson, 23 RB Kyren Williams & 69 OL Kevin Dotson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![91 DE Kobie Turner travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/glvfzj7raf78nimqnypo.jpg)
91 DE Kobie Turner travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![97 OLB Michael Hoecht travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hxrtrffe1td2lynqmuub.jpg)
97 OLB Michael Hoecht travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![9 QB Matthew Stafford & his daughters travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/raxcvluw9ks8u8isvumb.jpg)
9 QB Matthew Stafford & his daughters travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![37 S Quentin Lake travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hhee2q2wcvdkq5orbkcr.jpg)
37 S Quentin Lake travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![8 OLB Jared Verse & 92 NT Neville Gallimore travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/u9mkebntqpoqu8umbxgk.jpg)
8 OLB Jared Verse & 92 NT Neville Gallimore travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![5 WR Tutu Atwell travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ulxn9wlce4mgqeuy7qdt.jpg)
5 WR Tutu Atwell travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![3 S Kam Curl prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/brdohn1hl6onokamapjh.jpg)
3 S Kam Curl prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![0 OLB Byron Young & 77 OL Alaric Jackson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/fuhnef0xtujyqrfte4ae.jpg)
0 OLB Byron Young & 77 OL Alaric Jackson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![55 DE Braden Fiske prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ywlvylx3er4prwb4y7lr.jpg)
55 DE Braden Fiske prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![47 LS Alex Ward travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/jzlpzblnu9t7q0mtxdgc.jpg)
47 LS Alex Ward travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![91 DE Kobie Turner travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/v6vi4ccgcxmwtij9bx2v.jpg)
91 DE Kobie Turner travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![56 ILB Christian Rozeboom travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/jydh6crgomkijlufpcbv.jpg)
56 ILB Christian Rozeboom travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![66 OL KT Leveston boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/unjhhwduko41znbzjazf.jpg)
66 OL KT Leveston boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![65 DE David Olajiga prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ifbrnu6yhaho49b42qqs.jpg)
65 DE David Olajiga prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![3 S Kam Curl & his family board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/f91quhupegb6esnxs7c2.jpg)
3 S Kam Curl & his family board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![18 WR Tyler Johnson & 43 S John Johnson III prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/luwayqiurxa8eitesjaa.jpg)
18 WR Tyler Johnson & 43 S John Johnson III prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![Rams coaching staff prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/c9m47jdzuz6lgnz4bdji.jpg)
Rams coaching staff prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![50 OL Beaux Limmer travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ruuknnq9zmuqxh4tfb5d.jpg)
50 OL Beaux Limmer travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![88 WR Jordan Whittington & his family travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/fcid6bizlqrccpgid9pe.jpg)
88 WR Jordan Whittington & his family travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![83 TE Nikola Kalinic boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/otyx3g1jxdcn4pslkntr.jpg)
83 TE Nikola Kalinic boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![4 CB Ahkello Witherspoon travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/kudfqz0b9og603xeerta.jpg)
4 CB Ahkello Witherspoon travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![73 OL Steve Avila travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/gcjuycrjcccssti2zgr6.jpg)
73 OL Steve Avila travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![Offensive line coach Ryan Wendell prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/yzpub5druqw34xeblfam.jpg)
Offensive line coach Ryan Wendell prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![27 CB A.J. Green boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/qmyx3cdb488h9nm42ga3.jpg)
27 CB A.J. Green boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![Assistant offensive line coach Zak Kromer & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/zokci7omecgfpa2lcdes.jpg)
Assistant offensive line coach Zak Kromer & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![23 RB Kyren Williams travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/df2wswvfk2nz7zwvango.jpg)
23 RB Kyren Williams travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![LB Rashad Weaver prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/s7osw6ixdbura3dffi7r.jpg)
LB Rashad Weaver prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![40 ILB Tony Fields II prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/itrrvipu3nc2ou68ghb8.jpg)
40 ILB Tony Fields II prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![1 CB Derion Kendrick prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hep18etwiydb82k8ijdh.jpg)
1 CB Derion Kendrick prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![17 WR Puka Nacua travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/kh0qasf8z0nkply5zl1j.jpg)
17 WR Puka Nacua travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![44 OLB Brennan Jackson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hshztbntbtyxy4exte20.jpg)
44 OLB Brennan Jackson travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![0 OLB Byron Young travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ao8cfj6zhbvr6t9l027w.jpg)
0 OLB Byron Young travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![47 LS Alex Ward prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hn3ggwnnfhc5wzzpepzp.jpg)
47 LS Alex Ward prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![25 CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/g14p0gdtu7viuoilqki5.jpg)
25 CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![47 LS Alex Ward & 19 WR Xavier Smith prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/ooafjuhc53vlaetdq8ki.jpg)
47 LS Alex Ward & 19 WR Xavier Smith prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![89 TE Tyler Higbee & his family travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/mg2o0yoj2lydirqkiqgi.jpg)
89 TE Tyler Higbee & his family travel to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![14 CB Cobie Durant & his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hvimezuzdxbcqvc7mx3o.jpg)
14 CB Cobie Durant & his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![11 QB Jimmy Garoppolo prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/vlotmnnnxlfjme2y82g7.jpg)
11 QB Jimmy Garoppolo prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![64 OL Conor McDermott & his family boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/welzixxvyttczpo9vubu.jpg)
64 OL Conor McDermott & his family boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![35 ILB Jacob Hummel prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hyktlxkpforvbezcfdez.jpg)
35 ILB Jacob Hummel prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![84 TE Hunter Long boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/cjyryw4p3fd0mehldpii.jpg)
84 TE Hunter Long boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![Offensive assistant Rob Calabrese and his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/hkuqu0ujyn7yaq5cclzt.jpg)
Offensive assistant Rob Calabrese and his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![89 TE Tyler Higbee travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/bclqacgusdhieinvdbqi.jpg)
89 TE Tyler Higbee travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![Offensive assistant Nate Scheelhaase & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/fqwwaowp40grceieqd76.jpg)
Offensive assistant Nate Scheelhaase & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![79 OL Rob Havenstein travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/expfjrzddyl0v5dtk9gy.jpg)
79 OL Rob Havenstein travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![24 CB Darious Williams prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/cns9mdjirkeukhy7is33.jpg)
24 CB Darious Williams prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![0 OLB Byron Young, 77 OL Alaric Jackson, & 67 OL Justin Dedich prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/a3kpm8ewymoy9gvq7h4p.jpg)
0 OLB Byron Young, 77 OL Alaric Jackson, & 67 OL Justin Dedich prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![32 RB Cody Schrader prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/omdw117ty39msahzjtsf.jpg)
32 RB Cody Schrader prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![66 OL KT Leveston & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/vx3gas6m2rs7lxdfjtxn.jpg)
66 OL KT Leveston & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![16 K Joshua Karty & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/xg0sujfyhctpxzsscpmw.jpg)
16 K Joshua Karty & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![89 TE Tyler Higbee & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/z1kbeketm52tu1wkugqo.jpg)
89 TE Tyler Higbee & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![64 OL Conor McDermott & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/n2ft47yjsu3gajbc4bq6.jpg)
64 OL Conor McDermott & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![48 ILB Omar Speights travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/semlcwtrobe2k8dpww7w.jpg)
48 ILB Omar Speights travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![36 RB Royce Freeman & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/eg0micmzgesrmrdtbh2z.jpg)
36 RB Royce Freeman & his family prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![11 QB Jimmy Garoppolo boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/qe4lxtfsezomjbqu4gih.jpg)
11 QB Jimmy Garoppolo boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![16 K Joshua Karty boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/dbv3g9ngra94ormftucq.jpg)
16 K Joshua Karty boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![87 TE Davis Allen prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/gawjuyub0jscpajml7ua.jpg)
87 TE Davis Allen prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![73 OL Steve Avila, 13 QB Stetson Bennett, 6 WR Drake Stoops prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/dgtkqs9gevouxwbd5b37.jpg)
73 OL Steve Avila, 13 QB Stetson Bennett, 6 WR Drake Stoops prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![96 OLB Keir Thomas prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/cw1toktckoedxqecurr1.jpg)
96 OLB Keir Thomas prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![Offensive assistant Rob Calabrese and his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/yrq9pzdaarjlduqzeddn.jpg)
Offensive assistant Rob Calabrese and his family prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![2 WR Quintez Cephus, 18 WR Tyler Johnson, and 8 OLB Jared Verse prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/vdjvddo0aoqtb49fjlx9.jpg)
2 WR Quintez Cephus, 18 WR Tyler Johnson, and 8 OLB Jared Verse prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![9 QB Matthew Stafford, his daughters, and 79 OL Rob Havenstein prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/zj2dahyhuuf48zoetxkq.jpg)
9 QB Matthew Stafford, his daughters, and 79 OL Rob Havenstein prepare to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![71 OL Warren McClendon Jr. prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/xqufpkkuxvjts6lu1b3p.jpg)
71 OL Warren McClendon Jr. prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![52 DE Larrell Murchison dons a Los Angeles City Fire Department sweatshirt as he prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/piyftnp7y6komuazrrn9.jpg)
52 DE Larrell Murchison dons a Los Angeles City Fire Department sweatshirt as he prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![55 DE Braden Fiske travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/yigoer23ft9e1n04gafr.jpg)
55 DE Braden Fiske travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![84 TE Hunter Long prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/vzm1odm5qjenihqhtqtt.jpg)
84 TE Hunter Long prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![26 S Kamren Kinchens travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/zsyuhehsml1fnvrmhq1v.jpg)
26 S Kamren Kinchens travels to Glendale for Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football
![20 RB Ronnie Rivers prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/l4apbsibrle78nsodl7g.jpg)
20 RB Ronnie Rivers prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
![63 OL Dylan McMahon boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/rams/m03z90bgd4lke0pq0bo4.jpg)
63 OL Dylan McMahon boards flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
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58 ILB Elias Neal prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
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22 RB Blake Corum prepares to board flight to Glendale, Arizona for Wild Card matchup vs. Vikings
Muchos fans de los Rams
Aunque el partido será lejos de Los Ángeles en el mejor interés de la seguridad pública del sur de California, la sede del partido es muy familiar para los Rams, que cada año juegan
en el State Farm Stadium contra Arizona. Y por cierto, McVay ganó en sus primeras siete visitas a esa cancha retráctil antes de la derrota de la Semana 2 de esta campaña.
Además, pese al urgente cambio de sede y todos los retos logísticos que eso ha implicado, se espera que los Rams cuenten con un buen grado de "localía".Alrededor de 35,000 entradas para el juego fueron adquiridas por aficionados de los Rams que tuvieron acceso más sencillo por ser seguidores con boletos de temporada. Y el estadio contará con imágenes, gráficos y videos del equipo. El toque final serán las toallas de color azul 'royal' que serán distribuidas a los asistentes.
Los Vikings han sido marcados como favoritos por 2.5 puntos, pero el coach O'Connell ha expresado el respeto que tiene por los Rams, especialmente su defensa, recordando el partido de la Semana 8 ganado por L.A. 30-20, cuando el estelar receptor abierto Justin Jefferson causó muchos estragos en la primera mitad, antes de ser anulado en la segunda.
"Pienso que tuvimos un buen inicio de juego", recordó Kevin O'Connell, el entrenador en jefe de Minnesota. "Es una frontal muy talentosa, tiene mucha energía, son un grupo más joven pero tal vez tan impactante como cualquier otro en la segunda mitad de la temporada sin duda".
O'Connell, por cierto, reveló que a principios de semana contactó a su amigo McVay para asegurarse de que se encontraba bien por el tema de los incendios.
Los Rams, en caso de salir avante, aún podrían jugar en SoFi Stadium en estos playoffs si Philadelphia pierde su juego ante Green Bay y Washington vence a Tampa Bay.
La frase
"Cada vez que nos ponemos el uniforme, somos Los Angeles Rams. Nosotros jugamos por la gente en esta comunidad, la gente que nos apoya. Y este será otro ejemplo de ello. Ojalá pueda ser un buen escape para las personas que la han pasado muy mal en los últimos días"
Acerca de jugar este partido en momentos difíciles para Los Ángeles
Tributo a bomberos de L.A.
Al anunciar que la familia Kroenke donará $1 millón de dólares a beneficio de la Fundación del Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles (LAFD), los Rams indicaron que este lunes los jugadores, entrenadores e integrantes del staff vestirán playeras y gorras especiales en honor al LAFD. La venta de esos productos (www.RamsFanShop.com)), al igual que los fondos que se obtengan por la subasta de jerseys y balones del juego, irán a beneficio de la Fundación del LAFD y la Cruz Roja Americana. Además, la NFL otorgará $5 millones en apoyo de comunidades afectadas por los incendios, mientras que Los Angeles
Chargers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings y la Fundación de la NFL también donarán $1 millón a organizaciones locales en labores de apoyo a las víctimas.
Reporte de lesionados
El tackle derecho Rob Havenstein, quien se ausentó varias semanas por una lesión de hombro, está listo para reaparecer en el juego más importante de la temporada. Otra buena noticia fue la activación esta semana del experimentado safety John Johnson III, quien había esperado pacientemente para ser activado luego de recuperarse de una lesión de hombro sufrida en la Semana 2 contra Arizona, justamente en el mismo estadio donde se jugará el lunes.
Por su parte, los Vikings mantuvieron al corredor titular Aaron Jones con trabajo limitado el viernes (cuádriceps), mientras que el linebacker exterior Patrick Jones (rodilla) y el corredor Ty Chander (enfermo) no habían podido entrenar en la semana.
Player | Injury | Game status |
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Quadricep | Not_Listed |
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Shoulder | Not_Listed |
El dato
33
El total de balones recuperados por la defensa de los Vikings en la temporada (9 fumbles y 24 pases interceptados) para ser el líder de la NFL.
Las claves
Los antecedentes
Los Rams intentarán vencer a los Vikings por cuarta ocasión seguida en cuatro distintos estadios. Los Ángeles ganó 38-31 en 2018 en el Memorial Coliseum, 20-23 en 2021 en el US Bank Stadium de Minneapolis y 30-20 este octubre en SoFi Stadium cuando Matthew Stafford lanzó 4 pases de touchdown, dos de ellos a Demarcus Robinson. La serie histórica favorece a Minnesota por 27-19-2, incluyendo marca de 5-2 en juegos de postemporada.