Rams at Vikings Halftime Report

Rams at Vikings halftime report for Week 16.

Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings halftime report for Week 16.

Halftime score

Rams 13, Vikings 3

Rams first half stats

• 1st downs: 14
• 3rd down conversation rate: 2-7
• Total net yards: 200
• Rushing yards: 80
• Passing yards: 120
• Field goals: 2-2
• Penalties: 0
• Turnovers: 1

Quick analysis

• The Rams have kicked left guard David Edwards over to the left tackle spot in place of Andrew Whitworth, who’s on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, plugging in Coleman Shelton as the starting left guard.
• Sony Michel has continued to solidify himself as the go-to running back over Darrell Henderson Jr., taking the bulk of the carries in the first half, including a touchdown.
• The Vikings offensive line is creating notable holes for Alexander Mattison to bust through sizable running lanes, giving Minnesota something to lean on, offensively.
• Cooper Kupp has done more than just haul in grabs from Matthew Stafford in the first half – he's served as a stout run-blocker, providing a key block on a Sony Michel run.
• Matthew Stafford broke through a sack to get a throw off but the ill-advised intended pass gets intercepted by Anthony Barr.
• Matthew Stafford passed Warren Moon on the NFL’s all-time passing leaders, putting him at No. 12.

Players to note in the first half

Rams

• Matthew Stafford: 15/25, 120 yards, 1 interception
• Sony Michel: 11 carries, 67 yards, 1 touchdown
• Cooper Kupp: 6 catches, 51 yards
• Aaron Donald: 2 tackles, 1 TFL
• Leonard Floyd: 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit

Vikings

• Kirk Cousins: 11/16, 89 yards, 1 interception
• Alexander Mattison: 8 carries, 33 yards
• Harrison Smith: 7 tackles
• Anthony Barr: 5 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup, 1 QB hit
• Eric Kendricks: 6 tackles

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