GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams overwhelmed the Minnesota Vikings, sacking Sam Darnold an NFL playoff record-tying nine times to win 27-9 Monday night in an NFC wild-card game that was moved out of Southern California because of devastating wildfires.

The first half ended completely one-sided, as Los Angeles led 24-3 with a clear discrepancy in quarterback play. Matthew Stafford lit up the Vikings early, throwing two touchdowns on 14 of 20 completions while Sam Darnold continued to struggle, throwing a pick and losing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.

The oddsmakers think this year’s NFC Wild Card Round game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will be a tight one, with the Vikings favored by 2.5 points. The action kicks off