David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 23, 2024
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The Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium for Week 8's Thursday Night Football showdown.
The Rams, led by Matthew Stafford, will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and the return of wide receiver Cooper Kupp, while the healthier Vikings will look to bounce back after a close loss to the Lions last week.
With playoff hopes alive for both teams, this primetime matchup promises intense competition and could set the tone for their postseason aspirations. Player health and the SIC Scores matchups will be crucial indicators of who holds the edge in this pivotal NFC clash.
Overall, the Vikings are one of the healthier teams in the NFL.
RB Aaron Jones is nursing a hamstring concern but played well through it in Week 7.
TE T.J. Hockenson is getting closer to a return and logging LP at practice however we do not expect him back this week.
Defensively the only worry is RILB Blake Cashman who missed last week due to a toe injury and will likely miss TNF,
The Rams get healthier with the likely return of their star WR Cooper Kupp. Their other top WR Puka Nacua is getting closer to a return logging an LP today however we do not expect him back this week.
The Offensive Line has got healthier in recent weeks with the return of both tackles however still has some health concerns at Left Guard and Centre.
Defensively LDE Braden Fiske was an LP on Wednesday with a back injury and LB Troy Reeder has been ruled out leaving the potential for multiple defensive starters to be sidelined.
Free SIC Pick: Jordan Addison Over 41.5 Receiving Yards
With the health concerns to the Rams Pass Defense we see Addison continuing his strong performance from last week and covering the 41.5 yards.
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Written by David Chao, MD
