Los Angeles
Rams
1-1
37
FINAL
27
Minnesota
Vikings
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 37-27, improving their season record as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Rams' offensive firepower ultimately proved too much for the Vikings to handle.
Matthew Stafford orchestrated an impressive passing attack, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise under pressure. Kyren Williams added a strong ground game with 92 rushing yards, while Tutu Atwell emerged as Stafford's top target, racking up 124 receiving yards. The Rams' offensive balance kept the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kam Curl's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive for Minnesota and allowing the Rams to capitalize on the turnover. Although Blake Cashman led the Vikings' defense with ten total tackles, it wasn't enough to counteract the Rams' offensive efficiency, sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 41 | 29 | 71% | 311 | 3 | 1 | 106.8 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 243 | 2 | 1 | 83.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 92 | 6.1 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 25 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 30 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jett Carpenter | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Hamilton | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Stuard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

