By Alec Lewis and Jon Krawczynski
Predictions
Lewis: Vikings 24, Rams 20. This is based upon belief in O’Connell and the Vikings offensive staff assisting the offensive line with chips and extra protection. The run game will be important in this, too. Allow the Rams defensive front to tee off, and Darnold and the Vikings could be in for a long night.
Krawczynski: Vikings 27, Rams 24. I expect Darnold to bounce back from last week. I expect the Vikings defense to be better prepared than he was in Week 8. And heart-breakingly, the people of Los Angeles have been through a devastating week. I wouldn’t blame the Rams at all if their hearts and minds are elsewhere.
