The fourth-seeded Rams battle the fifth-seeded Vikings in a wild-card weekend showdown on Monday Night Football. Los Angeles (10-7) overcame a dismal start to capture the NFC West, winning nine of its final 12 games.

During the early window of Sunday's wild-card action, the Buffalo Bills defended their home turf at Highmark Stadium and sent the Denver Broncos packing with a 31–7 victory. Bo Nix and the Broncos got on the board early, taking a 7–0 lead before surrendering 31 straight points to the Josh Allen-led Bills offense.