Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2024 NFL season on 2025-01-13, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 27–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -25.81 total EPA, and -5.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8-J.Verse for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 2 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.45 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
- 4 S. Darnold · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5 D. Allen · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6 J. Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 D. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Hockenson — MIN · Receiving
T. Hockenson posted the highest total EPA (+6.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.46 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8-J.Verse for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Verse
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Allen (M. Stafford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Hockenson (S. Darnold pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Minnesota Vikings — W. Reichard
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 23-K.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 55:22) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) 16-J.Karty 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 16-W.Reichard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 38 (Q2 34:48); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 34:35) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-D.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [22-H.Smith].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 30:15) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 16-J.Karty 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 26 (Q3 20:14).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8-J.Verse for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee to MIN 19 for 23 yards (51-B.Cashman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) 17-R.Wright punts 65 yards to end zone, Center-42-A.DePaola, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-35-J.Hummel, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 35 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIN 35 for -12 yards (14-C.Durant).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 3-J.Addison INTERCEPTED by 14-C.Durant at LA 42. 14-C.Durant to LA 42 for no gain (3-J.Addison).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8-J.Verse for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 3-J.Addison INTERCEPTED by 14-C.Durant at LA 42. 14-C.Durant to LA 42 for no gain (3-J.Addison).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) 17-R.Wright punts 65 yards to end zone, Center-42-A.DePaola, Touchback. PENALTY on LA-35-J.Hummel, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 35 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:32) — (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIN 39 for -11 yards (91-K.Turner).
Quarterback report card
S.Darnold led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 53 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -25.81 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.231 | +0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.487 | +0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.194 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.012 | +0.231 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 56.3% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +0.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -20.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Darnold (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Stafford (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 55:28 · MIN 5 · Score 0-6
(10:28) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 23-K.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:22 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 49:05 · MIN 16 · Score 0-10
(4:05) 16-J.Karty 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 44:20 · LA 16 · Score 3-10
(14:20) 16-W.Reichard 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:48 · LA 38 · Score 3-16
(4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:35 · MIN 15 · Score 3-17
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · MIN 13 · Score 3-23
(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 87-D.Allen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [22-H.Smith]. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:15 · MIN 15 · Score 3-24
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:24 · MIN 26 · Score 3-27
(7:24) 16-J.Karty 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 20:14 · LA 26 · Score 9-27
(5:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 87-T.Hockenson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-4-A.Witherspoon was injured during the play.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in Wild Card, 2024 on 2025-01-13.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 9, Los Angeles Rams 27 (MIN 9-27 LA) in Wild Card, 2024 on 2025-01-13.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 9, Los Angeles Rams 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 55:28) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Verse (Q2 34:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Allen (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 30:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 20:14) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q1 49:05, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 44:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q3 22:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 47.2% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -25.81 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 63.3% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +6.59 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.46 EPA): (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at LA 46 for -8 yards (4-A.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (4-A.Witherspoon) [4-A.Witherspoon], RECOVERED by LA-8-J.Verse at LA 43. 8-J.Verse for 57 yard. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.4%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 14-3 Now 14-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-7 Now 11-7 W
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