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The Rams’ Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Vikings with Colby Parkinson (86). (Ryan Sun / Associated Press)
The Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 30-20, at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night.
What we learned from the victory that improved the Rams record to 3-4:
The Rams still have a Cooper Kupp quandary
The Rams’ Cooper Kupp has his arm grabbed by the Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore, causing a pass-interference penalty. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Davante Adams, Amari Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins are star receivers who have been traded in recent weeks.
Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged Thursday night that teams have reached out to the Rams about trading for veteran receiver Cooper Kupp.
It remains to be seen if the eighth-year pro’s performance Thursday will fuel more offers — and if the Rams will entertain them.
Kupp, 31, was the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year but he has been plagued by injuries for the last two-plus seasons and has a huge contract.
Read more: With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks
On Thursday, playing for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in the second game against Arizona, Kupp caught five passes for 51 yards, including a touchdown.
That might complicate any trade plans. After starting 1-4 the Rams have won two games in a row and improved to 3-4, and there is no reason to think they cannot win an NFC West that includes no juggernauts.
Puka Nacua is back
The Rams’ Kyren Williams (23) celebrates his touchdown with receiver Puka Nacua, who was a surprise returner to the lineup. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
When the Rams began the week, the thought was receiver Puka Nacua might return from a knee injury and play on Nov. 3 against the Seattle Seahawks.
But Nacua, who was on injured reserve for four games, felt well enough to play Thursday, despite having no padded practices to prepare.
Nacua dropped a pass on the first play, but quarterback Matthew Stafford came back…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-10-25 10:00:30
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