Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Monday night's playoff game against the Rams, looking at quarterback Sam Darnold's confidence and consistency, L.A.'s young defense, receiver Puka Nacua's impact, and what this game means in the bigger picture of judging the 2024 season.
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