Minnesota
Vikings
8-5
45
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Rams
3-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive victory against the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the game with a score of 45-20 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With this win, the Vikings continue to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Rams struggle to find their footing late in the season.
Jalen Milroe led the Rams offensively with 241 passing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect through the air. However, it was Tyrell Moss of the Vikings who shined on the receiving end, racking up 90 yards and contributing significantly to the Vikings' scoring onslaught. Saquon Barkley added 84 rushing yards for the Rams, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Vikings were dominant, highlighted by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in Minnesota's favor. Rueben Bain Jr. added a sack to the Vikings' defensive efforts, while Daiyan Henley's four tackles helped contain the Rams' offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when McNeil-Warren's second interception set up a quick scoring drive, pushing the Vikings ahead and ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 35 | 17 | 241 | 2 | 6 | 50.7 |
| Jack Hettsfield | QB | 10 | 5 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 77.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 84 | 5.6 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marco Dawkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrell Moss | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colton Hayes | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thurman Logan | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Vernon Fitzsimmons | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Percy Butler | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

