The Minnesota Vikings will host a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night at State Farm Stadium. Despite being the away team, they requested to use the visiting locker room due to their familiarity with it. The Rams, who are hosting the game, have spent a lot of time at the stadium and want to feel more comfortable.
The Vikings lost their regular-season finale to Detroit but gained valuable experience playing in a high-intensity playoff-like game on the road. Coach Kevin O’Connell believes that this experience will help them perform well as a road team in the playoffs. He also acknowledged that Rams fans will have most of the crowd’s support, which could make it challenging for the Vikings.
The Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, have had success at State Farm Stadium in recent years. They are 7-1 against the Cardinals and 12-7 overall in Glendale since the stadium opened in 2006. Stafford averages 307.9 passing yards per game in his postseason appearances.
Coach Sean McVay requested the use of the visitor locker room for Monday night’s game, citing that it’s a more comfortable environment for him and his team. The Vikings will need to overcome this advantage and any potential home-field disadvantage to secure their spot in the playoffs.
Source: https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/01/12/can-los-angeles-rams-make-a-home-out-of-state-farm-stadium-vs-vikings/77643873007