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Vikings try to get their defense back on track in prime time against the Colts as Flacco takes over
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings surged to the top of the NFL with a five-game winning streak to start the season, fueled by a disruptive and relentless defense that suddenly became vulnerable in losing twice in a five-day span. Did the rest of the league crack the code? Or...
Mahomes passes for 262 yards and 2 TDs, Chiefs beat Raiders 27-20 to improve to 7-0
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes didn't make many mistakes Sunday, but one of his few errors could've cost the Chiefs the game. He needed his defense to come to the rescue — and it did. Kansas City kept the Raiders off the scoreboard even after facing...
Vikings' defense is suddenly vulnerable after losses to savvy, strong-armed QBs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense that fueled Minnesota's 5-0 start with a disruptive pass rush and a swarm of tacklers to stop the run has had a rough week, humbled by a couple of code-cracking quarterbacks and their savvy play-callers. Four days after the Vikings took their first...
Rams look lively after back-to-back wins, and that means Cooper Kupp should stay, according to McVay
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two victories in five days have completely altered the atmosphere around the Los Angeles Rams. A team that appeared to be ill-equipped on both sides of the ball before its bye week is now looking like a possible playoff contender — at least if the Rams can...
With Kupp and Nacua back from injury, Stafford throws 4 TD passes in Rams' 30-20 win over Vikings
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have missed most of the season due to injury, and the Los Angeles Rams' dismal record reflected it. When both star receivers came back for the same prime-time showcase, they provided exactly what Matthew Stafford and the Rams have...
Rams WR Puka Nacua will play against the Vikings after a 5-game absence with a knee injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have activated receiver Puka Nacua from injured reserve after a five-game absence, and he will be available to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. Cooper Kupp also will return from a four-game injury absence for the...
Rams seek to carry momentum into Thursday night showdown with Vikings
Minnesota (5-1) at Los Angeles Rams (2-4) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3. Against the spread: Vikings 5-1; Rams 1-5. Series record: Rams lead 28-17-2. Last meeting: Rams beat...
Rams WR Cooper Kupp not focused on trade talk, which emerges the day Puka Nacua returns to practice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the day the Los Angeles Rams got wide receiver Puka Nacua back on the practice field, chatter about potentially trading Cooper Kupp went public. Kupp did not confirm whether the Rams have reached out to the Super Bowl MVP or his representation after multiple...
Rams receiver Puka Nacua designated for return to practice following Week 1 knee injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been designated to return to practice after missing five games with a knee injury. The Rams made the announcement about their Pro Bowl receiver Tuesday. Los Angeles hosts Minnesota on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. ...
Rams made big plays to hold off Vegas, but they need steadier excellence to turn around their season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rams' defense is still struggling to stop anybody. Even an unimpressive Raiders offense playing without injured starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell and just-traded receiver Davante Adams marched up and down the field on Los Angeles. The Rams beat Las Vegas...
