Minnesota Vikings star Brain O'Neill exited Monday's wild card game after suffering a nasty blow to the head.
The Vikings' wild card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams went from bad to worse in the fourth quarter when the starting tackle was forced off the field with a brutal head injury.
The offensive tackle's head collided with Rams defensive lineman Jared Verse's helmet as Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold struggled for a first down.
After the brutal collision, O'Neill fell to the turf and remained on the ground before Vikings trainers ran onto the field to examine him.
The right tackle was helped to the medical tent before heading to the locker room under his own power to be evaluated for a concussion.
David Quessenberry came in at right tackle for the Vikings, who trailed the Rams 27-9 at the time of O'Neill's injury.
Brian O'Neill left Monday's wild card game after suffering a nasty blow to the head.
Vikings tackle's head collided with Rams defensive lineman Jared Verse's helmet
Following the brutal collision, O'Neill crashed into the grass and remained on the ground.
O'Neill's departure was just another blow in a nightmare night for Kevin O'Connell's team, which struggled to find the end zone and could barely contain the Rams' offensive attacks.
By the end of the second quarter alone, the Rams had already totaled six sacks, two turnovers and a fumble recovery.
And it was Verse who contributed to the dominant performance, helping to extend the lead in the first half.
Los Angeles cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon stripped Darnold, allowing Verse to score and score. The former Florida State star defensive end came all the way to the house, turning toward the end zone and allowing the Rams to enter the third quarter with a 24-3 lead.
More to follow.