Final2024 Week 8

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams, Week 8 2024

Minnesota Vikings

Away

20

Los Angeles Rams

HomeWon

30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings1403320
Rams777930

MIN 20LAR 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    25.8PPR pts

    25/34, 279 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Kyren Williams

    LAR · RB

    22.6PPR pts

    23 ATT, 97 YDS, 5 REC, 19 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Vikings leader

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    19.5PPR pts

    8 REC, 115 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Byron Murphy Jr.

    MIN

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Rams 30, Vikings 20: Los Angeles beats Minnesota

Los Angeles broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 16–6 after the break to win 30–20. The Rams finished with a 386–276 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play.

The Vikings went 2-for-7 on third down, while the Rams kept the ball for 33:37.

Key advantages

  • +0.3 yards/play LAR 5.8 · MIN 5.5
  • +110 total yards LAR 386 · MIN 276
  • +11% third-down rate LAR 40% · MIN 29%

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Rams
VikingsStatRams
5.5Yards per play5.8
276Total yards386
29%Third-down conversion40%
Other team stats
50Plays66
0Turnovers1
26:23Time of possession33:37

Scoring Summary

The Rams scored four touchdowns and one safety; the Vikings scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Rams
TimeTeamPlayMINLAR
1st quarter
10:43MINSam Darnold → Josh Oliver, 5-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP70
6:38LARMatthew Stafford → Kyren Williams, 5-yard TD Ties gameJoshua Karty XP77
0:53MINSam Darnold → Trent Sherfield Sr., 10-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP147
2nd quarter
10:05LARMatthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 7-yard TD Ties gameJoshua Karty XP1414
3rd quarter
6:22MINWill Reichard 23-yard FG Takes lead1714
2:36LARMatthew Stafford → Demarcus Robinson, 25-yard TD Takes leadJoshua Karty XP1721
4th quarter
12:47MINWill Reichard 35-yard FG2021
6:17LARMatthew Stafford → Demarcus Robinson, 10-yard TD Extends leadJoshua Karty XP2028
1:36LARSafety Extends leadSam Darnold tackled in the end zone2030

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Rams, Week 8 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Matthew StaffordLARQB25.8 PTSQB5
  2. Kyren WilliamsLARRB22.6 PTSRB8
  3. Justin JeffersonMINWR19.5 PTSWR11
  4. Sam DarnoldMINQB18.2 PTSQB16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB25.8QB525/34279413-40124.5Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldMINQB18.2QB1618/2524020360128.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Kyren WilliamsLARRB22.6RB8RB2397075191Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR19.5WR11WR———981150Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR18.1WR15WR250971060Start/Sit →
Demarcus RobinsonLARWR17.5WR18WR———32352
Cooper KuppLARWR16.1WR25WR———85511Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesMINRB11.5RB26RB1958022370
Josh OliverMINTE11.0TE16TE———22301
Trent SherfieldMINWR8.0WR54WR———11101
Jordan AddisonMINWR4.2WR81WR———32220Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonLARTE3.7TE45TE———22170Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorMINWR3.6WR86WR———42160Start/Sit →
Blake CorumLARRB2.8RB52RB4901190Start/Sit →
Tutu AtwellLARWR2.8WR92WR———21180Start/Sit →
Hunter LongLARTE2.8TE49TE———11180Start/Sit →
Johnny MundtMINTE2.0TE52TE———21100Start/Sit →
Tyler JohnsonLARWR1.6WR106WR———1160

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR50 snaps100%
  2. Aaron JonesRB46 snaps92%
  3. Jordan AddisonWR46 snaps92%
  4. Josh OliverTE35 snaps70%
  5. Johnny MundtTE31 snaps62%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson39%, 9 targets
  2. Jalen Nailor17%, 4 targets
  3. Jordan Addison13%, 3 targets
  4. Aaron Jones9%, 2 targets
  5. Johnny Mundt9%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Aaron Jones86%, 19 carries
  2. Sam Darnold14%, 3 carries

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Kyren WilliamsRB64 snaps89%
  2. Demarcus RobinsonWR61 snaps85%
  3. Colby ParkinsonTE46 snaps64%
  4. Cooper KuppWR42 snaps58%
  5. Puka NacuaWR41 snaps57%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Puka Nacua26%, 9 targets
  2. Cooper Kupp24%, 8 targets
  3. Kyren Williams21%, 7 targets
  4. Demarcus Robinson9%, 3 targets
  5. Colby Parkinson6%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Kyren Williams72%, 23 carries
  2. Blake Corum13%, 4 carries
  3. Matthew Stafford9%, 3 carries
  4. Puka Nacua6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR50100%939%0
Aaron JonesMINRB4692%29%19
Jordan AddisonMINWR4692%313%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB6489%721%23
Demarcus RobinsonLARWR6185%39%0
Josh OliverMINTE3570%29%0
Colby ParkinsonLARTE4664%26%0
Johnny MundtMINTE3162%29%0
Cooper KuppLARWR4258%824%0
Puka NacuaLARWR4157%926%2
Jalen NailorMINWR2142%417%0
Hunter LongLARTE3042%13%0
Davis AllenLARTE2839%00%0
Tyler JohnsonLARWR2738%13%0
Tutu AtwellLARWR913%26%0
Brandon PowellMINWR612%00%0
Blake CorumLARRB811%13%4
Trent SherfieldMINWR36%14%0
Xavier SmithLARWR46%00%0
Robert TonyanMINTE24%00%0
Ty ChandlerMINRB24%00%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB22.627.0−4.489%72% car—02372%721%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB25.817.1+8.7100%34 att—3439%00%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR18.116.7+1.457%26% tgt—026%926%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB11.515.8−4.392%86% car—01986%29%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR19.515.4+4.1100%39% tgt—000%939%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR16.113.7+2.458%24% tgt—000%824%
Sam DarnoldMIN · QB18.213.1+5.1100%25 att—25314%00%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR3.66.9−3.342%17% tgt—000%417%
Demarcus RobinsonLAR · WR17.55.1+12.485%9% tgt—000%39%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR4.25.1−0.992%13% tgt—000%313%
Blake CorumLAR · RB2.84.3−1.511%13% car—0413%13%
Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE3.73.4+0.364%6% tgt—000%26%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE2.03.4−1.462%9% tgt—000%29%
Josh OliverMIN · TE11.03.4+7.670%9% tgt—000%29%
Tutu AtwellLAR · WR2.83.4−0.613%6% tgt—000%26%
Hunter LongLAR · TE2.81.7+1.142%3% tgt—000%13%
Trent SherfieldMIN · WR8.01.7+6.36%4% tgt—000%14%
Tyler JohnsonLAR · WR1.61.7−0.138%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Vikings 23 targets and 22 carries; Rams 34 targets and 32 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Darnold Ran hot

MIN · QB · 18.2 pts on 13.1 expected

18 of 25 passing for 240 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Matthew Stafford Ran hot

LAR · QB · 25.8 pts on 17.1 expected

25 of 34 passing for 279 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for -4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Aaron Jones Sr. Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 11.5 pts on 15.8 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 37 yards; 19 carries (86% of the team's) for 58 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.8 expected.

Justin Jefferson Strong role

MIN · WR · 19.5 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (39% of the team's), 8 catches for 115 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Kyren Williams Volume, no payoff

LAR · RB · 22.6 pts on 27.0 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 19 yards and 1 touchdown; 23 carries (72% of the team's) for 97 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Kyren Williams →

Puka Nacua

LAR · WR · 18.1 pts on 16.7 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 106 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Demarcus Robinson Ran hot

LAR · WR · 17.5 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Josh Oliver Ran hot

MIN · TE · 11.0 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Aaron Jones Sr. played 92% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
  • Stock up: Jordan Addison played 92% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock down: Jalen Nailor played 42% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Puka Nacua played 57% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
  • Stock up: Hunter Long played 42% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock down: Cooper Kupp played 58% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Rams defense
Points allowed toVikings DRams D
QBs15.518.2
RBs18.820.4
WRs39.732.6
TEs11.315.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Rams win probability

Rams win probability by game minuteRams started at 50%, stood at 50% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Stafford → Williams, 5-yd TD29% → 50%Q1 6:38
  2. −22Darnold → Sherfield, 10-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 0:53
  3. +24Stafford → Kupp, 7-yd TD26% → 50%Q2 10:05
  4. +37Stafford → Robinson, 25-yd TD34% → 71%Q3 2:36
  5. +38Stafford → Robinson, 10-yd TD59% → 97%Q4 6:17

Swing in Rams win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Rams
Minnesota VikingsMeasureLos Angeles Rams
50Plays66
56%Pass rate52%
7.6Yds / dropback8.2
2.9Yds / carry3.3
2/7Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 16 more plays and gained 0.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Jefferson 39% · Nailor 17% · Addison 13%
  • LAR Nacua 26% · Kupp 24% · Williams 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Rams
ResultMINLAR
Touchdowns24
Field goals20
Punts33
Turnovers01
Safeties10

MIN turnover edge: +1

  • The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Rams scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:008704:17Touchdown
LARQ1 10:439704:05Touchdown
MINQ1 6:3810705:45Touchdown
LARQ1 0:5310705:48Touchdown
MINQ2 10:05310:59Punt
LARQ2 9:066104:20Punt
MINQ2 4:463-61:56Punt
LARQ2 2:508392:15Punt
MINQ2 0:35210:35End of half
LARQ3 15:006242:52Interception
MINQ3 12:0811685:46Field goal
LARQ3 6:228703:46Touchdown
MINQ3 2:369534:49Field goal
LARQ4 12:4710706:30Touchdown
MINQ4 6:174142:06Punt
LARQ4 4:116352:25Punt
MINQ4 1:462-50:10Safety
LARQ4 1:363-41:36End 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.

Vikings vs Rams Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Rams 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 Vikings win
34–62014
Largest Rams win
39–31967

Since 2021

3–0 Rams lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Rams
VikingsStatRams
14-3Record10-7
25.4Points per game21.6
346.9Yards per game331.4
5.6Yards per play5.4
19.5Points allowed per game22.7
335.4Yards allowed per game353.1

Vikings and Rams in Fantasy

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Vikings vs Rams Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Vikings vs Rams Week 8 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–20 in Week 8 of the 2024 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 24, 2024. See the Rams' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Rams?

The final score was Rams 30, Vikings 20. The teams were tied 14–14 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 6, Rams 16.

What happened in the Vikings vs Rams game?

Los Angeles broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Minnesota 16–6 after the break to win 30–20. The Rams finished with a 386–276 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play. Matthew Stafford led all players with 25 of 34 passing for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for -4 rushing yards. The Rams committed 1 turnover, the Vikings none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Rams?

Matthew Stafford led the game with 25.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB5 of Week 8, on 25 of 34 passing for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for -4 rushing yards. Kyren Williams was next with 22.6 (RB8). See Matthew Stafford's 2024 game log.

Who led Vikings vs Rams in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 279 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Kyren Williams (LAR) led in rushing with 23 carries for 97 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 115 yards.

How many fantasy points did Matthew Stafford score against the Vikings?

Matthew Stafford scored 25.8 fantasy points against the Vikings in Week 8 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 34 passing for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for -4 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Rams?

Demarcus Robinson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.5 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+12.4). Kyren Williams fell furthest short, with 22.6 points on 27.0 xFP (−4.4). 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 Vikings vs Rams?

Kyren Williams had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Rams beat the Vikings?

The Rams beat the Vikings 30–20 because they averaged 5.8 yards per play to 5.5 and outgained them 386–276.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Rams?

The Vikings won the turnover battle 1–0: the Rams gave the ball away 1 time and the Vikings not at all. The Rams won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Vikings vs Rams?

Matthew Stafford's 10-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with 6:17 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Rams' win probability from 59% to 97%.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Rams 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 Vikings and Rams last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2024, they last met in the 2021 season on December 26, 2021, when the Rams beat the Vikings 30–23.

Have the Vikings and Rams met in the playoffs?

Yes, 8 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Vikings are 5–3 against the Rams in the postseason.

What is the Vikings vs Rams record since 2021?

The Rams lead 3–0 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.