When the bullies came in swinging, the Los Angeles Rams punched right back, defending their home turf against the marauding Minnesota Vikings 30-20 on Thursday Night Football. In previous weeks, the Vikes had stormed into games, out-scoring opponents 58-3 and proceeded to hang 14 on L.A.
But this time it was different.
Both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua retuned to the fray and aging field general Matthew Stafford played like he was five years younger. This triumvirate led a counter-offensive that eventually wore down the invaders with a 33:37 to 26:23 time of possession advantage.