Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
7
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Rams
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Los Angeles Rams secured a 14-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This win keeps the Rams in the playoff conversation, while the Vikings face a tougher road ahead as they search for consistency.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Puka Nacua emerged as his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards, which proved essential in establishing the Rams' passing attack. Despite a modest ground game, Kyren Williams added valuable contributions with 16 rushing yards to help keep the offense balanced.
Defensively, Myles Garrett was a standout for the Rams, registering 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Vikings' rhythm and put pressure on their quarterback. The game's turning point came in the second half when Garrett's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Byron Murphy Jr. of the Vikings tried to keep his team in the game with an interception and five total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' defensive prowess.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 165 | 2 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 89 | 1 | 0 | 103.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 69 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Antwan Raymond | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

