The Los Angeles Rams were predicted to have Cooper Kupp back in the felderly on Thursday night, but no one predicted Puka Nacua to be back as well.
And they definitely didn’t predict him to rack up over 100 yards to help the Rams to a huge 30-20 triumph over the NFC’s best team by enroll, the Minnesota Vikings.
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns on the night, including one to Kupp, though the veteran wideout’s night wasn’t the best return to the offense. Nacua had 106 yards on seven catches in a shocking carry outance given his rehearse triumphdow fair uncovered up this week.
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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams honors a touchdown agetst the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)
Kupp, though, had 5 catches for 51 yards with his score in his first game since injuring his ankle in Week 2 agetst the Arizona Cardinals.
But there was massive argue at the finish of this game, as the Vikings’ final drive of the game finished with what materializeed to be a facemask on quarterback Sam Darnelderly in the finish zone.
Instead, officials finishly ignoreed Byron Young grabbing Darnelderly’s facemask, and it was ruled a protectedty instead.
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With the Vikings down eight points in a two-minute drill, there was definitely enough time to get the ball downfield for a potential tie with a two-point conversion. But the drive, and the game, finished with the protectedty and a fall shorted onside punt (if there is such a leang).
Justin Jefferson, who had a game-high 115 yards on eight receptions, slammed his helmet on the sideline, understanding his team was robbed of a chance at possible obviousime.
But the Vikings weren’t able to get anyleang repartner going on offense since the first quarter, where they scored a touchdown on their uncovering two drives.
Minnesota Vikings wide achiever Justin Jefferson (18) runs the ball agetst the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images)
The Rams, though, were able to suit them, and it had a lot to do with Nacua, who showd to not fair be a decoy thrown out on the line of scrimmage by head coach Sean McVay. His efforts on the uncovering drive helped Stafford & Co. get down the field to cap their drive with a passing touchdown to star running back Kyren Williams.
Williams, who has gotten into the finish zone in every game this season, totaled 97 yards on 23 carries with five catches for 19 yards thraw the air as well.
In the second half, while Nacua and Kupp were thriving, Demarcus Robinson set up the finish zone twice, which were his only catches for 35 yards.
For Stafford, he had 279 yards with four touchdowns and one interception on 25-of-34 passing, while Darnelderly posted 18-for-25 for 240 yards.
Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams and Cooper Kupp #10 before a game agetst the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)
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Also, for the Vikings, Aaron Jones retained 58 yards on the ground and 37 thraw the air for 95 yards from scrimmage.
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