Minnesota
Vikings
0-4
38
FINAL
48
Los Angeles
Rams
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 48-38, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season progresses. Both teams came into the game looking to gain momentum, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Ty Simpson, who threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was a standout target, racking up 178 receiving yards, while Tank Bigsby contributed significantly on the ground with 112 rushing yards, adding another layer to the Rams' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Devin Lloyd led the team with 10 total tackles, ensuring key stops throughout the contest. The turning point came when Josh Hines-Allen notched two sacks, applying relentless pressure on the Vikings' offense, and Brandon Jones's interception sealed the deal, preventing any late-game comeback hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 303 | 3 | 0 | 120.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 260 | 3 | 1 | 98.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 18 | 112 | 6.2 | 57 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jase McClellan | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 178 | 29.7 | 139 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 37 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |

