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.

Amidst massive wildfires, devastation and destruction, including playing a “home game” 400 miles away from their own stadium, the Los Angeles Rams stayed strong, and upset the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in their NFC Wild Card game matchup at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Monday night.

On Monday night, the Rams provided a welcomed, albeit temporary escape for their fans who are dealing with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Led by a dominant defensive effort, the Rams took a 24-3 halftime lead en route to a 27-9 win over the Vikings in the NFC wild-card round.