Minnesota
Vikings
8-4
38
FINAL
32
Los Angeles
Rams
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 38-32. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, making the stakes incredibly high as the season reaches its climax. The Vikings' victory keeps their postseason hopes alive as they push through the final stretch of the season.
Trevor Lawrence was the star of the show for Minnesota, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Tory Horton was a key target, racking up 124 receiving yards, while the ground game contributed as well, helping to keep the Rams' defense on their heels. The combination of Lawrence's precision passing and Horton's big plays created a potent offensive attack that proved difficult for Los Angeles to contain.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Kelly Jones’ interception that shifted the momentum late in the game. Javon Bullard led the charge with four total tackles, providing consistent support against the Rams' rushing attack. Jalen Redmond's lone sack for Los Angeles was not enough to disrupt Minnesota's rhythm, as the Vikings' defensive performance played a pivotal role in sealing the victory amid a high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 289 | 3 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 158 | 1 | 1 | 80.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 15 | 164 | 10.9 | 105 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 16 | 158 | 9.9 | 28 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | — | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSS | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 14 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSS | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 9 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| LARRY FITZGERALD | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| TODD GURLEY | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DEACON JONES | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Bennee | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 61 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 68 |

