Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
64
FINAL
52
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Rams 64-52 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish early momentum in the competitive league, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in this offensive slugfest.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was their quarterback, who threw for five touchdowns and racked up an impressive 579 passing yards, showcasing a dominant aerial attack. Complementing his performance, a standout receiver amassed 281 receiving yards, proving to be a nightmare for the Rams' secondary. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ ground game added a crucial 56 rushing yards, contributing to their overall offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a pivotal moment in the game, intercepting three passes, which proved crucial in stifling the Rams’ momentum. While the Rams' defense was led by a player with five total tackles and one sack, it was the turnovers that ultimately determined the outcome. Minnesota's ability to capitalize on these defensive plays marked a turning point, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 579 | 4 | 6 | 100.1 |
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 49 | 32 | 65% | 566 | 5 | 4 | 104.6 |
| Ronny Lexington | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman Windsor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 10 | 281 | 28.1 | 153 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 12 | 270 | 22.5 | 93 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 5 | 205 | 41.0 | 27 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Norman Windsor | TE | 13 | 170 | 13.1 | 102 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 42 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 58 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ronny Lexington | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khaleke Hudson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Posey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

