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Vikings vs. Rams score, live updates: Minnesota looks to bounce back as Cooper Kupp era could be ending in Los Angeles

The Vikings lost their first game of the 2024 season in Week 7

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The Minnesota Vikings fell from the ranks of the NFL's unbeaten, and the Los Angeles Rams have gone from expecting Cooper Kupp to play for the first time since Week 2 to thinking about trading their top receiver. A lot can change in just four days.

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The Rams may be looking to the future, as the team is reportedly shopping Kupp in the trade market. They're reportedly looking for a second-round pick in return and are willing to retain a chunk of his salary for this season. Kupp hasn't played for the 2-4 Rams since an ankle injury in Week 2, but coach Sean McVay does expect him to be available for Thursday night's game vs. Minnesota.

  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

  • Location: SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles

  • Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

Live19 updates
  • Ian Casselberry

    2-minute warning

    We're at the two-minute warning and the Rams have the ball. They have a long way to go, however, backed up at their own 23-yard line.

  • Ian Casselberry

    The Rams' turn to punt

    OK, both teams weren't going to score touchdowns on every possession. After the Vikings punt for the first time in this game, the Rams can't move the ball on the following series.

    Ethan Evans' 42-yard punt puts the Vikings at their 36-yard line with 4:46 remaining in the first half.

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  • Ian Casselberry

    Sam Darnold's first two incompletions

    On the fifth series of this game, Sam Darnold threw his first two incompletions. And the Vikings are the first team to punt, going 3-and-out.

  • Ian Casselberry

    If you're just checking in...

    It's been a track meet between the Vikings and Rams thus far.

  • Ian Casselberry

    TOUCHDOWN, Rams

    We have a shootout at SoFi Stadium!

    Matthew Stafford ducks away from two tacklers and fires a 7-yard pass to Cooper Kupp in the end zone.

    Vikings 14, Rams 14 with 10:05 remaining in the first half.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Puka Nacua is VERY active

    Puka Nacua already has four receptions for 64 yards (on five targets) and one rush for seven yards.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Sam Darnold hasn't missed yet

    Sam Darnold completed 8-of-8 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns in that first quarter.

  • Ian Casselberry

    TOUCHDOWN, Vikings

    Sam Darnold threw to a receiver not named Justin Jefferson or Jordan Addison, hitting Trent Sherfield for a 10-yard touchdown pass on another crossing route near the goal line.

    Vikings lead 14–7 with 0:53 remaining in the first quarter.

  • Ian Casselberry

    First TD Vikings allowed in 1st quarter this season

    That was the first touchdown the Vikings have allowed in the first quarter this season, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.

  • Ian Casselberry

    TOUCHDOWN, Rams

    The Rams answer right back on their opening drive, moving 70 yards in nine plays. Matthew Stafford hits Kyren Williams for a short pass over the middle and a 5-yard touchdown.

    Puka Nacua had two catches for 34 yards on the drive, while Williams had three carries for 18 yards.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Rams get Puka Nacua involved right away

    Matthew Stafford looks for Puka Nacua on the first play of the Rams' opening drive. The receiver dropped the pass. But Stafford went right back to Nacua, hitting for a short pass that gains 13 yards.

  • Ian Casselberry

    TOUCHDOWN, Vikings

    Following a 17-yard pass to Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold finds Josh Oliver wide-open on a crossing route for a touchdown.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Vikings moving the ball

    Justin Jefferson has two catches for 27 yards on the Vikings' opening drive, while Aaron Jones has rushed three times for 18 yards.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Kam Curl down with injury

    Rams safety Kam Curk is down after tackling Justin Jefferson. There's an injury timeout.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Vikings receive opening kickoff

    Minnesota will get the ball on offense to begin the game.

    Ethan Evans boots the kickoff into the end zone for a touchback. The Vikings will begin on their 30-yard line.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Todd Gurley in the house for the Rams

    Todd Gurley played five of his six seasons for the Rams organization. He rushed for 5,404 yards and 58 touchdowns in 73 games.

    Gurley won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, was named to three Pro Bowl teams, won Offensive Player of the Year, and was a two-time first-team All-Pro selection.

  • Ian Casselberry

    Justin Jefferson's first 4 seasons puts him in some outstanding company

  • Ian Casselberry

    WRs Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua active for Rams

    The Rams get two big weapons in their passing game back on Thursday night, with receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua both active.

    Kupp has missed the Rams' past four games after injuring his ankle in Week 2. Nacua hurt his knee in Week 1 and has been sidelined for the past five weeks.

    As Frank Schwab writes, the Rams now face some decisions about their roster:

    "Thursday's game might change how the Rams think about the next couple weeks, and it might change the NFL landscape too. There have been reports that the Rams have been discussing a Kupp trade with teams. Whether they win on Thursday night and improve to 3-4, or whether they lose and fall to 2-5, might influence whether they get more aggressive in shopping Kupp — and maybe even Stafford — or they hold onto him in hopes that a healthier offense pushes them into playoff contention. How Kupp looks upon his return might also influence trade talks."

  • Ian Casselberry

    Vikings-Rams inactives