Vikings vs Rams Picks and Prediction – 10/25/2024

The week eight NFL schedule will kick off on Thursday night with a battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams from SoFi Stadium. Get ready for all the football action with our NFL Picks. The Vikings (5-1) rank sixth in the league in scoring offense at 28.0 ppg and are tied with Detroit atop the NFC North Division standings. On Sunday, Minnesota was outscored by 21 points during the second quarter of a 31-29 home loss versus Detroit. 

Minnesota took a 29-28 lead with 5:50 remaining on a 36-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Ivan Pace Jr.. All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson caught seven passes for 81 yards and a 25-yard touchdown. Aaron Jones added 93 rushing yards and a score for the Vikings. 

The Los Angeles Rams have been decimated by injuries and are trying to climb out of the NFC West Division basement. The Rams (2-4) are averaging 19 points per game and need to improve a ground attack that ranks near the bottom of the league (100.3 ypg). On Sunday, Los Angeles forced four turnovers to earn a 20-15 home victory versus Las Vegas. 

RB Kyren Williams scored a 13-yard touchdown run to give Los Angeles a 7-3 second quarter lead and Kamren Curl followed with a 33-yard fumble return for a score. Williams added a second half touchdown and finished with a team-high 76 rushing yards for the Rams. 

Los Angeles defeated Las Vegas despite missing talented WRs Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee). Both are considered questionable to return for this contest. The Rams are surrendering 25.7 points per game and that spells major trouble against this explosive Vikings’ offense. Take Minnesota to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Vikings win 28-20.