Key numbers from Rams’ 38-31 win over the Vikings

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Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers forces Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins into a fumble late in the 4th quarter. The Rams recovered to preserve the win.

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Rams running back Todd Gurley breaks free from Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter after a reception in the third quarter at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

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Rams receiver Robert Woods is tackeled by Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes after a reception in the second quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass against the Vikings in the first quarter at the Coliseum Thursday.

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Rams defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh (93) and Aaron Donald celebrate a fumble recovery against the Vikings late in the fourth quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has a few words with Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the second quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams receiver Robert Woods catches a touchdown pass against Viking defenders Anthony Barr, left, and Holton Hill in the third quarter at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass against the Vikings in the third quarter Thursday.

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Rams defensive lineman Michael Brookers celebrates a sack by teammate Aaron Donald against the Vikings in the fourth quarter at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

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Rams receiver Brandin Cooks hauls in a touchdown pass in front of Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes in the second quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, left, celebrates his long touchdown catch with running back Todd Gurley II against the Vikings in the second quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams receiver Cooper Kupp hauls in a long touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff in front of Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr in the second quarter on Sept. 27.

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Rams running back Todd Gurley II catches a touchdown pass against the Vikings in the first quarter at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

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By Athan AtsalesAssistant Sports Editor

Sept. 27, 2018 10:50 PM PT

Here are the key numbers from the Rams’ 38-31 win over the Minnesota Vikings Thursday night at the Coliseum to improve to 4-0:

1-6

Minnesota Vikings’ record in Thursday games. Their victory came on Oct. 26, 1978, 21-10 over the Dallas Cowboys.

28

Yards rushing for quarterback Kirk Cousins in four carries to lead the Vikings. Dalvin Cook led their running backs with 20 yards in 10 carries.

887

Combined yards passing for the Vikings’ Cousins and the Rams’ Jared Goff. The teams combined for 154 yards rushing, 100 coming from the Rams.

5

Career-high touchdown passes in a game for Goff, who completed 26 of 33 attempts for 465 yards, also a career high. He was sacked once.

158.3

Perfect passer rating for Goff, the fourth time a Ram accomplished the feat. Kurt Warner did it twice as a St. Louis Ram, and James Harris did it once.

379

Combined receiving yardage for the Rams’ Cooper Kupp (162), Brandin Cooks (116) and Robert Woods (101). Kupp had two scores, and Cooks and Woods one each.

156

Yards from scrimmage for Rams’ running back Todd Gurley, who ran 17 times for 83 yards and caught four passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.

72,027

Attendance for the Thursday night game. It was the Rams’ third consecutive home game, but first time they drew more than 70,000 this season.

RAMS IN SPOTLIGHT

OFFENSE

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp caught nine passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, including one for 70 yards. On Kupp’s first scoring play, he lined up on the left side, then broke across the field and up the right sideline. Jared Goff hit him in stride for the touchdown. He also scored on a 19-yard pass.

DEFENSE

Tackle Aaron Donald pressured Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throughout the first three quarters, barely missing sacks. But Donald, who signed a $135-million extension before the season, got to Cousins early in the fourth quarter for his first sack of the season and added another one late in the game.

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Athan Atsales is an assistant sports editor for the Los Angeles Times, which he joined in December 1996. Included among his duties is overseeing the section’s NFL, golf and tennis coverage. He has worked at four other newspapers – with stops in New Jersey, New York City and Chicago – and held positions as an NFL beat writer (Philadelphia Eagles) and sports editor (the Trentonian in New Jersey) along the way.

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