Final2021 Week 16
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN|
Los Angeles Rams vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 16 2021
Los Angeles Rams
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30
Minnesota Vikings
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23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| Vikings | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 23 |
LAR 30 · MIN 23 Final
Passing leader
MIN · QB
17.3PPR pts
27/38, 315 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
LAR · WR
21.3PPR pts
10 REC, 109 YDS
Vikings leader
MIN · WR
19.6PPR pts
8 REC, 116 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Brandon Powell
LAR · WR
1 TD
Rams 30, Vikings 23: Los Angeles beats Minnesota
Los Angeles led 13–3 at halftime and won 30–23, though Minnesota took the second half 20–17. Minnesota outgained the Rams 361–356.
The Vikings went 2-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover.
Key advantages
- +33% third-down rate LAR 50% · MIN 17%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the third-down battle.
| Rams | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 17% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 356 | Total yards | 361 |
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 70 | Plays | 63 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 30:00 | Time of possession | 30:00 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Vikings scored two touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | LAR | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:13 | LAR | Sony Michel 1-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Gay XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:37 | LAR | Matt Gay 32-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 0 |
| 2:34 | MIN | Greg Joseph 23-yard FG | 10 | 3 |
| 0:11 | LAR | Matt Gay 31-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:01 | MIN | Alexander Mattison 2-yard TD runGreg Joseph XP | 13 | 10 |
| 7:06 | LAR | Brandon Powell 61-yard punt return TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 20 | 10 |
| 1:31 | MIN | Greg Joseph 24-yard FG | 20 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:37 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Odell Beckham Jr., 7-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP | 27 | 13 |
| 8:21 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 6-yard TDGreg Joseph XP | 27 | 20 |
| 2:03 | LAR | Matt Gay 24-yard FG Extends lead | 30 | 20 |
| 0:32 | MIN | Greg Joseph 44-yard FG | 30 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Rams vs Vikings, Week 16 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Cooper KuppLAR · WR21.3 PTSWR11
- Sony MichelLAR · RB20.5 PTSRB8
- Justin JeffersonMIN · WR19.6 PTSWR13
- K.J. OsbornMIN · WR17.8 PTSWR16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.3 | QB18 | 27/38 | 315 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 93.6 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.7 | QB24 | 21/37 | 197 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 46.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.3 | WR11 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 109 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 20.5 | RB8 | RB | 27 | 131 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 19.6 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 116 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 17.8 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 68 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 16.0 | RB13 | RB | 13 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 13.7 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 37 | 1 | ||
| 9.1 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.4 | TE19 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 44 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.0 | WR65 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | RB60 | RB | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.7 | RB71 | RB | 1 | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1.6 | WR106 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| -0.1 | — | RB | 1 | -1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Rams
Snap Share
Cooper KuppWR68 snaps97%
Van JeffersonWR67 snaps96%
Odell BeckhamWR64 snaps91%
Tyler HigbeeTE64 snaps91%
Sony MichelRB63 snaps90%
Target Share37 targets
- Cooper Kupp35%, 13 targets
- Odell Beckham22%, 8 targets
- Tyler Higbee16%, 6 targets
- Van Jefferson16%, 6 targets
- Sony Michel11%, 4 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- Sony Michel82%, 27 carries
- Matthew Stafford9%, 3 carries
- Cooper Kupp3%, 1 carries
- Darrell Henderson3%, 1 carries
- Jake Funk3%, 1 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Tyler ConklinTE61 snaps97%
Justin JeffersonWR61 snaps97%
K.J. OsbornWR50 snaps79%
Alexander MattisonRB47 snaps75%
Dede WestbrookWR27 snaps43%
Target Share33 targets
- Justin Jefferson36%, 12 targets
- K.J. Osborn21%, 7 targets
- Tyler Conklin15%, 5 targets
- Alexander Mattison12%, 4 targets
- Adam Thielen9%, 3 targets
- Other6%, 2 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- Alexander Mattison59%, 13 carries
- Kene Nwangwu23%, 5 carries
- Kirk Cousins18%, 4 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 97% | 13 | 35% | 1 | |
| 61 | 97% | 5 | 15% | 0 | |
| 61 | 97% | 12 | 36% | 0 | |
| 67 | 96% | 6 | 16% | 0 | |
| 64 | 91% | 8 | 22% | 0 | |
| 64 | 91% | 6 | 16% | 0 | |
| 63 | 90% | 4 | 11% | 27 | |
| 50 | 79% | 7 | 21% | 0 | |
| 47 | 75% | 4 | 12% | 13 | |
| 27 | 43% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 23 | 37% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 12 | 19% | 2 | 6% | 5 | |
| 8 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.0K.J. Osborn17.8 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.5Matthew Stafford9.7 PTS vs 18.2 xFP
- Highest expected volume24.1 xFPSony Michel20.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MichelLAR · RB | 20.5 | 24.1 | −3.6 | 90% | 82% car | — | 0 | 27 | 82% | 4 | 11% |
| Cooper KuppLAR · WR | 21.3 | 22.5 | −1.2 | 97% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 13 | 35% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 19.6 | 20.2 | −0.6 | 97% | 34% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 34% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 17.3 | 19.3 | −2.0 | 100% | 38 att | — | 38 | 4 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 9.7 | 18.2 | −8.5 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 16.0 | 15.1 | +0.9 | 75% | 59% car | — | 0 | 13 | 59% | 4 | 11% |
| Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR | 13.7 | 13.5 | +0.2 | 91% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 17.8 | 11.8 | +6.0 | 79% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 9.1 | 10.1 | −1.0 | 91% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Van JeffersonLAR · WR | 1.6 | 10.1 | −8.5 | 96% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Tyler ConklinMIN · TE | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 97% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Kene NwangwuMIN · RB | 3.3 | 6.6 | −3.3 | 19% | 23% car | — | 0 | 5 | 23% | 2 | 6% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 7.0 | 5.1 | +1.9 | 37% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| C.J. HamMIN · RB | 3.3 | 3.4 | −0.1 | — | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB | 1.7 | 0.6 | +1.1 | 7% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Jake FunkLAR · RB | -0.1 | 0.6 | −0.7 | 3% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Rams 37 targets and 33 carries; Vikings 35 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Matthew Stafford Unlucky
LAR · QB · 9.7 pts on 18.2 expected
21 of 37 passing for 197 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 3 carries for 8 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.8, 22.0, 24.0, 22.5, 16.5, 9.7
W10W12W13W14W15W16
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Kirk Cousins
MIN · QB · 17.3 pts on 19.3 expected
27 of 38 passing for 315 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 17 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 24.2, 16.5, 19.2, 16.0, 10.5, 17.3
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Sony Michel Volume, no payoff
LAR · RB · 20.5 pts on 24.1 expected
4 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 27 carries (82% of the team's) for 131 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.1, 3.5, 21.9, 7.9, 13.5, 20.5
W10W12W13W14W15W16
Season high in carries (27).
Cooper Kupp Volume, no payoff
LAR · WR · 21.3 pts on 22.5 expected
13 targets (35% of the team's), 10 catches for 109 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 4 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 23.2, 18.6, 26.9, 31.3, 34.7, 21.3
W10W12W13W14W15W16
Fewest points since Week 12.
Justin Jefferson Volume, no payoff
MIN · WR · 19.6 pts on 20.2 expected
12 targets (34% of the team's), 8 catches for 116 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 37.2, 13.3, 35.6, 20.5, 14.7, 19.6
W11W12W13W14W15W16
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Alexander Mattison
MIN · RB · 16.0 pts on 15.1 expected
4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 29 yards; 13 carries (59% of the team's) for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.0, 0.5, 10.8, 21.4, 2.7, 16.0
W10W11W12W13W14W16
K.J. Osborn Ran hot
MIN · WR · 17.8 pts on 11.8 expected
7 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 68 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 2.9, 1.5, 14.7, 17.3, 5.1, 17.8
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Best score since Week 6.
Van Jefferson Unlucky
LAR · WR · 1.6 pts on 10.1 expected
6 targets (16% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 8.4, 18.3, 16.1, 14.8, 5.3, 1.6
W10W12W13W14W15W16
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Rams
- ▲Stock up: Sony Michel led the backfield with 90% of the snaps after trailing Darrell Henderson Jr. before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Odell Beckham Jr. played 91% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Darrell Henderson Jr. lost the backfield lead: 7% of the snaps to Sony Michel's 90%.
Minnesota Vikings
- ▲Stock up: Alexander Mattison played 75% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Tyler Conklin played 97% of the snaps, up from a 80% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Adam Thielen played 37% of the snaps, down from a 88% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Rams D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.0 | 18.5 |
| RBs | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| WRs | 36.5 | 40.5 |
| TEs | 11.9 | 10.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- −20Michel 1-yd TD run42% → 22%Q1 7:13
- −7Gay 32-yd FG20% → 13%Q2 6:37
- +21Mattison 2-yd TD run10% → 31%Q3 11:01
- −22Powell 61-yd TD31% → 9%Q3 7:06
- −9Stafford → Beckham, 7-yd TD10% → 1%Q4 11:37
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Rams | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Plays | 63 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 5.3 | Yds / dropback | 7.2 |
| 4.8 | Yds / carry | 3.0 |
| 7/14 | Third downs | 2/12 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 7 more plays and gained 1.8 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- LAR Kupp 35% · Beckham 22% · Higbee 16%
- MIN Jefferson 34% · Osborn 20% · Conklin 14%
Possession Results
| Result | LAR | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 3 |
| Punts | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
MIN turnover edge: +2
- The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Rams drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 2:03 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 12:57 | 12 | 70 | 5:44 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q1 7:13 | 12 | 84 | 7:06 | Interception |
| LAR | Q1 0:07 | 3 | 8 | 0:50 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 14:17 | 4 | 15 | 2:09 | Punt |
| LAR | Q2 12:08 | 10 | 56 | 5:31 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 6:37 | 3 | 3 | 1:37 | Punt |
| LAR | Q2 5:00 | 3 | 4 | 0:58 | Interception |
| MIN | Q2 4:02 | 4 | 7 | 1:28 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 2:34 | 13 | 62 | 2:23 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 0:11 | 3 | 8 | 0:11 | End of half |
| LAR | Q3 15:00 | 2 | 5 | 0:55 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 14:05 | 6 | 11 | 2:46 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 11:19 | 2 | 0 | 0:12 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 11:07 | 1 | 2 | 0:06 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 11:01 | 3 | 8 | 1:43 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 9:18 | 3 | 9 | 2:12 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 7:06 | 12 | 83 | 5:35 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q3 1:31 | 11 | 75 | 4:54 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q4 11:37 | 7 | 75 | 3:16 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q4 8:21 | 13 | 69 | 6:18 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q4 2:03 | 8 | 49 | 1:31 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q4 0:32 | 1 | -1 | 0:32 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Rams vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Rams and Vikings first met in 1961 and have played 49 times since.
- All-time series
- 27–20–2Vikings lead, 49 meetings since 1961
- Postseason
- 5–3Split 5–3
- Largest Rams win
- 39–31967
- Largest Vikings win
- 34–62014
Since 2021
3–0 Rams lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- R
- R
- R
Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wild Card Vikings at Rams, 2024 Wild Card recap LAR 27 MIN 9 LAR W
- 2024 Wk 8 Vikings at Rams, 2024 Wk 8 recap LAR 30 MIN 20 LAR W
- 2021 Wk 16 Rams at Vikings LAR 30 MIN 23 LAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Rams | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 8-9 |
| 27.1 | Points per game | 25.0 |
| 372.1 | Yards per game | 362.8 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 21.9 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 344.9 | Yards allowed per game | 383.6 |
Rams vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −3Rams covered by 4
- Total
- 48.5Over: 53 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 25.8 | 30 | +4.3 |
| Vikings | 22.8 | 23 | +0.3 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 8–7
- Over/under
- 8–6–1
- ATS as favorite
- 6–7
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS on the road
- 4–4
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 8–7
- Over/under
- 9–6
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 5–3
- ATS at home
- 3–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Rams and Vikings in Fantasy
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- Start/Sit ToolShould your Rams or Vikings player start this week? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Rams and Vikings defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere each team's remaining games fall in your fantasy playoff run.
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Rams vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Rams vs Vikings Week 16 game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–23 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 26, 2021. See the Rams' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Rams vs Vikings?
The final score was Rams 30, Vikings 23. The Rams led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 17, Vikings 20.
What happened in the Rams vs Vikings game?
Los Angeles led 13–3 at halftime and won 30–23, though Minnesota took the second half 20–17. Minnesota outgained the Rams 361–356. Cooper Kupp led all players with 10 catches for 109 yards, plus a carry for 4 rushing yards. The Rams committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Vikings?
Cooper Kupp led the game with 21.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR11 of Week 16, on 10 catches for 109 yards, plus a carry for 4 rushing yards. Sony Michel was next with 20.5 (RB8). See Cooper Kupp's 2021 game log.
Who led Rams vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 27 of 38 for 315 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Sony Michel (LAR) led in rushing with 27 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 116 yards.
How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp score against the Vikings?
Cooper Kupp scored 21.3 points in PPR leagues, 16.3 in half-PPR and 11.3 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 16 of the 2021 season, on 10 catches for 109 yards, plus a carry for 4 rushing yards. He drew 35% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Vikings?
K.J. Osborn outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.8 PPR points on 11.8 xFP (+6.0). Matthew Stafford fell furthest short, with 9.7 points on 18.2 xFP (−8.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Rams vs Vikings?
Sony Michel had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Vikings?
The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–1: the Rams gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings 1 time. The Rams won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Rams vs Vikings record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 27–20–2 across 49 meetings since 1961, including a 5–3 record in the postseason.
When did the Rams and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on September 27, 2018, when the Rams beat the Vikings 38–31.
Have the Rams and Vikings met in the playoffs?
Yes, 8 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Rams are 3–5 against the Vikings in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Rams vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −3, making the Los Angeles Rams 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.8 points for the Rams and 22.8 for the Vikings.
Did Rams vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 53 points, 4.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Rams vs Vikings?
The Rams covered by 4 against the closing line of Rams −3. The final margin was 7 points.
