The Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams met for the second time in the 2024 NFL season. Both teams have proved themselves in these encounters to be worth all of the hype. In this section, minnesota vikings vs los angeles rams match player stats, box scores, and game statistics are compiled for both meetings alongside the important moments of the match.
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Box Score
| Team | First Q | Second Q | Third Q | Fourth Q | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30 |
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Match Player Stats
Minnesota Vikings Offensive Player Stats
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Darnold | 25/40 | 245 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Jones | 13 | 48 | 0 | 13 | 8 |
| C. Akers | 5 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| S. Darnold | 4 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 12 |
Receiving
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Hockenson | 5 | 5 | 64 | 1 | 26 | 17 |
| J. Jefferson | 8 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 22 | 10 |
| J. Nailor | 5 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| J. Addison | 8 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| J. Mundt | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 4 |
| A. Jones | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| T. Sherfield | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| C. Ham | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| J. Oliver | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Los Angeles Rams Offensive Player Stats
Passing
| Player | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Stafford | 19/27 | 209 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Williams | 16 | 76 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| R. Rivers | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| P. Nacua | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| M. Stafford | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Receiving
| Player | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Higbee | 5 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 23 | 10 |
| P. Nacua | 9 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 27 | 9 |
| C. Kupp | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 3 |
| D. Robinson | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| K. Williams | 3 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| D. Allen | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 8 |
| C. Parkinson | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| H. Long | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
First Encounter
The Rams achieved a 30-20 victory over the Vikings during their first encounter on SoFi Stadium, situated in Inglewood, California. This match was remarkable due to the fact that star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua were back after recovering from injuries.
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Game Summary
With the Kupp and Nacura on the field, the Vikings clearly struggled to defend against the contact dominated style the Rams offense posed. In fact, the Matthew Stafford led offense opened up the game with a bang starting with their pivot taking charge and poker back 25 of 34 for 279 supported by two touchdowns thrown to key replacement wide Berna Robinson followed by a rushing one from Kyren Williams for 97 meters.
The Rams clearly had the upper hand against the Vikings. Wide receiver branch Justin Jefferson had a good game, scoring 8 catches and 115 yards alongside quarterback Sam Darnold completing 240 yards. However, with the Kupp and Nacura back the Rams clearly bested the Vikings trophy cabinet.
Second Encounter
Both sides met for the second time in the NFC Wild Card series where the Rams achieved a triumph over their rivals, prevailing with a 27-9 victory. The game had to be moved to State Farm Stadium at Glendale Arizona because of wild fires in the Los Angeles vicinity.
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Game Summary
The Rams defense went on a rampage in this game as they allowed no more than 9 points to the rivals while earning one sack and one touchdown. Jared Verse single handedly changed the game after recovering a fumble and running it back to the endzone for a 57 yard touchdown. Matthew Stafford performed yet again and threw two touchdown passes improving his postseason record.
On the other side of the ball, the Vikings struggled on offense against the powerful Rams defense. Although Darnold threw for over 245 yards he got one td and one pick. Together with the pressure from the Rams defense, the Vikings could not score enough to win the game.
Conclusion
The two games of the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 season showcased the capabilities of the Rams on offense and their fortification on defense. Strategic planning and the return of some key players contributed heavily to their wins over the Vikings.
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