The Minnesota Vikings had a superb season, finishing 14-3 and second in the NFC North. They had the second-best record in the NFC, behind the Detroit Lions. As great as the season was for head coach Kevin O’Connell,

Matthew Stafford currently sits with a 10-13 record against his former division rival the Minnesota Vikings. Back when Stafford was in the NFC North, he faced the Vikings at least twice a year, and since joining the Los Angeles Rams he’s played Minnesota exactly twice.

Matthew Stafford might not have his wife Kelly and their four daughters by his side as he gets ready to prepare for the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in the opening round of the playoffs.

Matthew Stafford is off to his third postseason appearance with the Los Angeles Rams. Only this time, he and L.A. are rolling into the playoffs as winners of five of the last six games. Stafford has a renewed opportunity to add a second Super Bowl ring.