Puka Nacua racks up over 100 yards in return as Rams-Vikings ends in controversy

The Los Angeles Rams have been anticipated to have Cooper Kupp again within the fold on Thursday evening, however nobody anticipated Puka Nacua to be again as nicely. 

They usually undoubtedly did not count on him to rack up over 100 yards to assist the Rams to an enormous 30-20 win over the NFC’s greatest staff by file, the Minnesota Vikings. 

Matthew Stafford threw 4 touchdowns on the evening, together with one to Kupp, although the veteran wideout’s evening wasn’t the most effective return to the offense. Nacua had 106 yards on seven catches in a stunning efficiency given his follow window simply opened up this week. 

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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a landing in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings within the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.  (Harry How/Getty Photos)

Kupp, although, had 5 catches for 51 yards along with his rating in his first recreation since injuring his ankle in Week 2 in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals.

However there was large controversy on the finish of this recreation, because the Vikings’ remaining drive of the sport ended with what seemed to be a facemask on quarterback Sam Darnold in the long run zone. 

As an alternative, officers utterly missed Byron Younger grabbing Darnold’s facemask, and it was dominated a security as an alternative. 

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With the Vikings down eight factors in a two-minute drill, there was undoubtedly sufficient time to get the ball downfield for a possible tie with a two-point conversion. However the drive, and the sport, ended with the security and a failed onside punt (if there may be such a factor). 

Justin Jefferson, who had a game-high 115 yards on eight receptions, slammed his helmet on the sideline, figuring out his staff was robbed of an opportunity at potential additional time. 

However the Vikings weren’t in a position to get something actually happening offense because the first quarter, the place they scored a landing on their opening two drives. 

Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs the ball in opposition to the Detroit Lions throughout the fourth quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Photos)

The Rams, although, have been in a position to match them, and it had so much to do with Nacua, who proved to not simply be a decoy thrown out on the road of scrimmage by head coach Sean McVay. His efforts on the opening drive helped Stafford & Co. get down the sector to cap their drive with a passing landing to star working again Kyren Williams. 

Williams, who has gotten into the tip zone in each recreation this season, totaled 97 yards on 23 carries with 5 catches for 19 yards by the air as nicely. 

Within the second half, whereas Nacua and Kupp have been thriving, Demarcus Robinson discovered the tip zone twice, which have been his solely catches for 35 yards. 

For Stafford, he had 279 yards with 4 touchdowns and one interception on 25-of-34 passing, whereas Darnold posted 18-for-25 for 240 yards.

Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams and Cooper Kupp #10 earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.  (Harry How/Getty Photos)

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Additionally, for the Vikings, Aaron Jones added 58 yards on the bottom and 37 by the air for 95 yards from scrimmage. 

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