When the Los Angeles Rams decided to t ake their foot off the proverbial gas in Week 18 to rest their starters ahead of the playoffs, it left fans with one major takeaway: LA must have been okay with playing against the Minnesota Vikings or the Detroit Lions in the Wildcard Round.

Here’s what Sean McVay said about facing the Vikings in the wild-card round, breaking down what makes them an “excellent team”

McVay’s own coaching tree has become a popular spot for other NFL teams to harvest head coaches, partly because he pays forward the opportunities and preparation he was provided as an assistant.

Lions or Vikings, Sean McVay doesn’t care. The coach doubled down on his stance that it makes no difference to him who the Rams play in the wild-card round next weekend – something he made very clear last week when discussing Los Angeles’ possible playoff opponents.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was Sean McVay's offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl champion Rams. They know each other well, and the playoff game is a rematch.

The Los Angeles Rams have had a good season overall. They have a five-game winning streak heading into the final week of the season. They won the NFC West and are looking to make another run.

The Los Angeles Rams, led by Sean McVay, will host the Minnesota Vikings at their stadium, aiming to make a strong statement in the NFL Playoffs. Although their recent loss to the Seahawks doesn’t tarnish the impressive campaign by the Los Angeles Rams so far,

The Los Angeles Rams prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings in a high-stakes playoff opener at SoFi Stadium, with head coach Sean McVay exuding confidence and focus.