An intra-conference matchup begins in Week 8 when the Minnesota Vikings head west to face the Los Angeles Rams.

Quick hits from the Vikings

• Head coach Kevin O’Connell will return to Los Angeles for the first time since helping the club capture Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022.

The Vikings are 27-18-2 overall, but the Rams have the edge at home, winning 14 of the 25 total contests played.

• The Vikings lost to the Rams in the teams’ last meeting of 2021, despite WR Justin Jefferson recording a game-high 116 receiving yards and S Harrison Smith totaling nine tackles. As a member of the Rams, WR Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown.

Los Angeles Rams (2-4) vs. Minnesota Vikings (5-1)

Date: October 24, 2024
Playing time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, Ca.

Transmitted

TV: Prime Video
TV channels: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

National Radio

Station: Westwood One
National radio stations: Ryan Radtke (play-by-play), Ron Rivera (analyst)

Who should the Ravens support?

This game is based solely on NFC, so it doesn’t matter who wins or loses. But if the Rams lose, maybe they’ll be more inclined to send Cooper Kupp to the Ravens? Or they could send him to an AFC rival, so who knows. Root for whoever you want!

FanDuel Sports Betting Opportunities

Spread: Vikings -2.5 (road favorites)
Money line: Vikings -146 | Rams +124
Over/Under: 47.5