Los Angeles
Rams
0-0
41
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 41-31. Both teams entered Week 1 looking to set a strong tone for the 2027 campaign, but it was the Rams who secured the victory in a high-scoring affair.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the show for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 380 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Jordan Addison had a standout performance with 154 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Rams’ explosive offense. CJ Carr contributed on the ground for the Vikings, rushing for 65 yards, but the Rams’ air attack proved too potent.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Trent McDuffie's interception that halted a promising Vikings drive. Nate Landman led the Rams with seven total tackles, helping to contain Minnesota's offense when it mattered most. Byron Young also played a crucial role with a sack, applying pressure that disrupted the Vikings' rhythm throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 36 | 23 | 380 | 3 | 0 | 127.0 |
| CJ Carr | QB | 50 | 24 | 290 | 2 | 1 | 71.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Carr | QB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 19 | 56 | 2.9 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 7 | 4 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 2 | 91 | 1 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Max Klare | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Curry | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Callen | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 52 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 |

