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Observations pointed to a stark reality: the matchups that were supposed to enthrall were, in fact, disappointments. The seemingly intriguing battle between two competitive teams—the Rams and the Vikings—turned out to be a farce, with the outcome sealed by halftime. The notion that this could be the best the league had to offer during playoff season felt particularly crushing. Many fans had anticipated fireworks but were met with fizzling explosions instead.