Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the devastating fires affecting California after his team's playoff game versus the Los Angeles Rams was moved

This matchup of former coaching cohorts could come down to whether the Vikings can protect Sam Darnold against the fearsome Rams front.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a heartfelt and encouraging message for Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay in light of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The message came just days before their teams faced off in the playoffs.

After the game, Dan Campbell shared a message for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell that was seen as a veiled shot at the Rams. “I’ll see you in two weeks,” he said during their postgame handshake. Dan Campbell to Kevin O’Connell: “I’ll see you in two weeks.” pic.twitter.com/WVnFoNsIx5

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams

The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation just got more interesting for Sam Darnold and the rest of the group.

As the Vikings prep for their wild-card game against the Rams, head coach Kevin O'Connell was asked about a report that said teams were interested in trading for him.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell met with reporters Thursday in Eagan. As of Thursday afternoon, Monday’s night playoff game vs. the Rams is still on, as scheduled, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.With wildfires continuing to burn in Southern California,

The Minnesota Vikings will have a lot of time to think when they fly to Los Angeles later this week. They can try to figure out how they let Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions slip away, along with their chances at the NFC North title and the top seed in the NFC playoffs.

NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down three things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams face off Monday on Wild Card Weekend.