Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off with an NFC battle between the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings and 2-4 Los Angeles Rams.
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The Vikings are looking to get back on track after their first loss of the season on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, while the Rams will try to keep their winning ways going after a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Rams are finally getting healthier with wide receiver Cooper Kupp set to return on Thursday and wideout Puka Nacua not far behind him. As for the Vikings, tight end T.J. Hockenson is close to making his 2024 debut.
Will the Vikings get the road win, or will the Rams get the upset at home? The staff at Newsweek Sports has some predictions.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams hands the ball off to Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Stafford and Kupp will look for the upset.
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Noah Camras: The Vikings have greatly exceeded expectations this year with Sam Darnold at quarterback and one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Rams have struggled in 2024, but are getting star wide receiver Cooper Kupp back after a five-week absence. Even with Kupp, the Vikings defense will be too much for the Rams, and Minnesota will get back on track with a big road win.
Prediction: Vikings 31, Rams 17
James Brizuela: The Rams are finally starting to get a bit healthy. They will officially have Cooper Kupp back in the lineup, and Puka Nacua is on his way back as well. Still, even with Kupp back in the lineup, this shaky L.A. offensive line is going against one of the most formidable defensive fronts in the entire NFL. The Vikings give every opposing quarterback trouble, and Matthew Stafford could be in for a very long night.
Prediction: Vikings 28, Rams 14
Ricardo Sandoval: The Rams will have their hands full against one of the best teams in the league in the Vikings. L.A. will be at home and look to carry that momentum from their Sunday win. However, the Vikings will look to play spoiler after their tough loss to the Lions in Week 7. Expect Minnesota to come out with a vengeance and dominate this one.
Prediction: Vikings 30, Rams 20
Eva Geitheim: The Vikings are going to beat the Rams on Thursday night. The Vikings are simply a better team and though the Rams are getting Cooper Kupp back, they remain injured. Also, the Vikings will want to rebound from Sunday’s loss
Prediction: Vikings 33, Rams 17
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