As Vikings QB Sam Darnold's dream season sputtered to a close Monday night in a playoff loss to the Rams, he now heads toward free agency with his future as unsettled as ever.

After his best season as a pro, Darnold was off his game for a second straight week. How will it impact Minnesota's offseason plans?

The Rams are hoping that the Darnold from Week 18 shows up and not the one from the first couple of months of the season. Their defensive front is the reason Los Angeles has survi

Sam Darnold’s renaissance pushed Minnesota to one of the NFL’s best records, offering the hope of a deep playoff run. A disappointing night in the desert rammed Darnold and the

Rookie Jared Verse returned a fumble for a 57-yard score for the Rams, who looked comfortable in their adopted home of State Farm Stadium from the first snap.

A short memory is needed in this game against the Rams that has been moved because of the Los Angeles wildfires to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. SoFi Stadium is not an intimidating home field compared to Ford Field in Detroit or Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, but this move should work out in the Vikings’ favor.

Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season, resurrecting his career as a starter while pushing Minnesota to one of the NFL's best records.A deep playoff run was the expected next step.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant darts straight for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold on speedy sack.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket ... wild-card game that was moved from Southern California to Arizona. Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Rams (11-7 ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in ... facing the Rams in a game that was moved to Arizona because of devastating wildfires in Southern California.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right ... facing the Rams in a game that was moved to Arizona because of devastating wildfires in Southern California.