Los Angeles
Rams
9-4
26
FINAL
20
Minnesota
Vikings
0-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Rams who secured the crucial victory, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Ty Simpson led the Rams' offensive charge with 262 passing yards, while Kyren Williams was a force on the ground, racking up 112 rushing yards. Puka Nacua was the standout receiver, exploding for 145 yards and providing Simpson with a reliable target throughout the game. The Rams' offense was efficient, finding the end zone when it mattered most.
On the defensive side, the Vikings made their mark with Jake Golday recording 11 total tackles, showcasing their commitment to stopping the Rams' potent offense. However, it was a pivotal fourth-quarter interception by James Pierre that kept the game within reach for Minnesota, but ultimately, the Rams’ defense held firm when it counted, sealing the game and securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 262 | 1 | 1 | 76.6 |
| Jeff Meredith | QB | 41 | 23 | 56% | 216 | 2 | 0 | 87.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 23 | 112 | 4.9 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeff Meredith | QB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 54 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 31 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pierre | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 |

