Out: LB Blake Cashman (toe)
Questionable: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee), G Dalton Risner (back), CB Akayleb Evans (hip)
Out: T Joseph Noteboom (ankle), LB Troy Reeder (hamstring), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder)
Questionable: WR Puka Nacua (knee), DE Braden FIske (back), DT Neville Gallimore (shoulder)
The Rams won for the second time this year against the Raiders on Sunday, and the return of Kupp gives Stafford a dangerous weapon. West Coast night games, especially on Thursday nights, are a tough challenge, so it’s difficult to expect the Vikings will have smooth sailing against the Rams. But there’s enough of a mismatch between the Vikings’ offense and the Rams’ defense that Minnesota should be able to score plenty of points if Sam Darnold has time to throw and avoids turnovers. Even if it’s sloppy at times, the Vikings should get their first West Coast night win since 1996. Vikings 27, Rams 21
