Here’s how to watch the Week 8 Vikings vs. Rams game on TV or live streaming

The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) are less than touchdown favorites (-3) against the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The over/under for the competition is set at 48.

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How to watch Vikings vs. Rams: TV channel and live stream

TV channels: Amazon Prime Video

Live stream: Watch this game on Prime Video

Insights into the Vikings

Offensively, the Vikings average 28 points per game (11th in the NFL) and 333.2 yards per game (24th).

Through the air, Minnesota has accumulated 1,283 passing yards this year, ranking 20th in the league. When it comes to passing TDs, it ranks fifth in the NFL with 12.

Locally, the Vikings have compiled 716 rushing yards this year, ranking 21st in the league. They rank 24th in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with four touchdowns.

Minnesota ranks 12th in the NFL with a third-down efficiency of 40.6%. It ranks sixth in red zone percentage at 68.8%.

So far this season, Minnesota’s defense has been clicking as it ranks sixth in the league with 17.8 points allowed per game. The team ranks 10th in yards allowed with 2,042 total yards allowed (340.3 per game).

When it comes to pass defense, the Vikings’ defense has struggled this season, as they rank eighth-to-last in the league with 1,562 passing yards allowed (260.3 per game).

Against the run, the Vikings rank second in the NFL with 480 rushing yards allowed (80 per game) and fifth with 4 yards allowed per rush attempt.

Defensively, Minnesota ranks seventh in the NFL with a third-down percentage allowed of 32.1%. In terms of efficiency allowed in the red zone, he is 19 (55.6%).

Rams insights

The Rams are bottom 10 in scoring this season and are 25th in the NFL with 114 total points scored (19 per game). They also rank 26th in total yards (1,879).

Through the air, Los Angeles has accumulated 1,277 passing yards this season, ranking 21st in the league. He ranks 31st in the NFL in passing touchdowns with three.

On the ground, the Rams were among the lowest-rushing offenses in the league, ranking fourth-to-last in the NFL with 100.3 rush yards per game. They now rank ninth with eight rushing touchdowns.

Los Angeles ranks 25th in the NFL in red zone efficiency (47.8%) and 20th in third-down efficiency (37.5%).

So far this season, Los Angeles is mid-table at 25.7 per game, 17th in the league.

When it comes to stopping the pass, the Rams rank 11th in the NFL with 1,276 passing yards allowed (212.7 per game) and 27th in yards allowed per pass attempt (7.4).

The Rams are middle of the pack against the run this season and rank 19th in the NFL with 910 rushing yards allowed (151.7 per game).

Defensively, Los Angeles ranks 20th in the NFL with a third-down percentage allowed of 38.8%. In the permissible red range, the efficiency is 17th (55%).

Viking leader

Sam Darnold’s numbers from last week included an 81.5% completion rate, 259 passing yards, a TD and a pick. As for his season stats, he has 1,370 passing yards (66.5% completion rate), 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. With his legs, he has reached 100 rushing yards on 24 carries.

On the ground last week, Aaron Jones had 14 carries and scored 93 rushing yards (6.6 YPC) with a touchdown. He has 85 rushing attempts for 443 yards (5.2 YPC) and two touchdowns this season, with 20 receptions for 190 yards and a score as a receiver.

Ty Chandler picked up 4 rushing yards (2.0 YPC) on two attempts last week. This season he scored 44 carries for 443 yards (3.4 YPC) and zero touchdowns.

In the receiving game, Justin Jefferson caught seven balls on eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown last week. This season he has 33 catches (51 targets) for 531 yards and five scores.

Last week, five passes were thrown to Jalen Nailor and he returned four balls for 76 yards. This season he has caught 12 passes (on 16 targets) for 213 yards and three scores.

Jordan Addison caught three balls (on four targets) last week, resulting in 66 yards. His season stats include 12 catches (20 scores) for 209 yards and one touchdown.

On defense, Andrew Van Ginkel has 5.0 sacks this season, including 2.0 sacks last week.

Rams leader

In the ground game, Kyren Williams has eight touchdowns and 436 yards (72.7 per game).

As a receiver, Williams scored one touchdown on 14 catches for 71 yards.

Matthew Stafford has rushed for 1,392 yards (232.0 per game) in six games, completing 66.7% of his throws with three touchdowns and four interceptions.

In five games, Tutu Atwell has 23 catches for 332 yards (66.4 per game) and zero touchdowns.

In the passing game, Demarcus Robinson scored a touchdown while hauling in 13 balls for 198 yards (33.0 per game).

Quentin Lake collected 52 tackles, 1.0 TFL and one sack while playing in six games for the Rams.

In six games for the Rams, Kamren Curl has 39 tackles and three passes defensed.

Jared Verse has 1.0 sack to go, 6.0 TFL and 26 tackles in six games played.

Troy Reeder recorded 46 tackles, 1.0 TFL and one pass defensed in six games for the Rams.

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