Beating the Rams is no mean feat these days. The team is 3-0, quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley are playing at the highest level, and despite a few injuries to date, the defense has given up only 36 points in three games.
The Minnesota Vikings, on the other hand, are a curious 1-1-1 and coming off a remarkable loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday at home. In addition, several emotional variables (which may or may not have affected their performance against Buffalo) are in play inside the Minnesota locker room.