The Los Angeles Rams are moving on to the divisional round of the playoffs after beating the Minnesota Vikings Monday night.

The Rams could not have been focused on football over the past week, not with deadly wildfires affecting a huge part of the L.A. area. Yet, the Rams played their best game of the season 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.

The significance of Monday's 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings beyond its playoff consequences wasn't lost on members of the Los Angeles Rams. The NFC

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with the media following the NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings. Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams can bolster their road warrior status in their trip to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Playoff.

The Los Angeles Rams dominated in their playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford showed why he is still one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.