The Los Angeles Rams ' Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings ended in a controversial manner, as Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked in the end zone for a safety while attempting to engineer a game-tying drive. Rams linebacker Byron Young grabbed Darnold by the face mask during the sack, but it was not noticed by officials.

The Rams secured the victory when linebacker Byron Young sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold in the end zone for a safety with 1:42 remaining. No flag was thrown on the play, but replays revealed that Young clearly grabbed Darnold's face mask, which should've resulted in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for Minnesota.

The Los Angeles Rams secured a contentious Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings after a critical missed call left fans and analysts fuming. In the final moments of the game, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked in the end zone by Rams linebacker Byron Young,