Rachel Platten delivered an emotional performance of the national anthem ahead of the LA Rams' playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The game, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, was relocated due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed 24 lives and destroyed thousands of homes.

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TENAFLY, NJ - MAY 16: Singer/songwriter Rachel Platten performs at the 2017 Peace, Love & A Cure Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation benefit on May 16, 2017 in Tenafly, New Jersey. Mike Coppola/Getty Images for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Platten appeared visibly moved as she concluded her heartfelt rendition of the 'Star-Spangled Banner.' However, some viewers were skeptical, accusing her of insincerity. Criticism quickly emerged online, with one social media user writing, "Rachel Platten fake crying after the national anthem was comedy." Another questioned, "Did that lady just start fake crying after singing the National Anthem?" Comments ranged from disbelief to outright dismissal, with one post reading, "Rachel Platten should not do the National Anthem again and that dramatic cry in the camera... give me a break."

One particularly critical user claimed, "FAKE TEARS FROM RACHEL PLATTEN SHES NOT EVEN FROM LA SHE GREW UP IN NEWTON MASS." Despite the backlash, the performance also resonated with others, including Rams players, who appeared visibly moved during her rendition.

The ESPN broadcast captured emotional reactions from players like Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford, as well as head coach Sean McVay, who seemed teary-eyed on the sidelines. The Rams used the evening to honor Los Angeles firefighters, who continue to battle the blazes. Before the game, the team held a moment of silence for the victims and wore shirts with "LAFD" emblazoned in team colors.

Adding to the tribute, Platten performed her 2015 hit "Fight Song" over a montage of first responders fighting the fires. Rams quarterback Stafford also made a personal gesture, arriving in a navy hoodie bearing the LAFD logo. Stafford later led his team to a surprising 27-9 victory, completing 19 of 27 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns.

The evening served as both a tribute to resilience and a moment of triumph for the Rams amid ongoing tragedy.