GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC's wild-card round on Monday night, when quarterback Sam Darnold didn't give them much of a chance in another big game. How does this affect the Vikings' outlook at quarterback this offseason? How far away is this team from being a real contender? What do we make of an aging secondary that could be retooled? And what about that O-line?
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