The Los Angeles Rams are playing playoff football for the second time since winning the Super Bowl three seasons ago, and one member of the team is taking drastic measures to give the Rams’ their best shot at winning another one.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford has a prime opportunity to surpass the .500 mark for playoff victories. But this defender is LA's x-factor.

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The Los Angeles Rams are one of the hottest teams in football entering the playoffs, as they went 9-3 over their last 12 games to steal a postseason berth. However, it certainly wasn't easy for the Rams,

It's hard to win in the postseason without a premier quarterback. As important as the position is during the regular season

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.