The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) to begin Week 8. Minnesota has started the season strong winning five consecutive games. However, they were handed their first loss on Sunday against the Lions, who defeated them 31-29.

Quarterback Sam Darnold has been excellent for the Vikings in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s offense, throwing 12 touchdowns to five interceptions entering Week 8. Minnesota’s defense ranks first in defensive DVOA at FTN entering tonight.

The Rams come into “Thursday Night Football” off a win after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 20-15 in Week 7. The Rams offense has struggled without their dynamic duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, but Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford will have reinforcements as Kupp is set to return.