Star wide receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp returned from injury hiatuses to help Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford slice up the Minnesota Vikings secondary in the NFL's Week 8 opener.

Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp returned to help lift the offense and the defense held on in a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Los Angeles Rams have activated receiver Puka Nacua from injured reserve after a five-game absence, and he will be available to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. Cooper Kupp also will return from a four-game injury absence for the Rams (2-4) against Minnesota (5-1).

Coach Sean McVay doubled down on what he said after a Thursday night victory over the Minnesota Vikings, that the Rams have no desire to trade Cooper Kupp.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expects star receiver Cooper Kupp to stay right where he is. McVay criticized media speculation about the possibility of the Rams trading Kupp after the Super Bowl 56 MVP returned from injury in Los Angeles' 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.

Sean McVay made it clear after Thursday night’s win that the Los Angeles Rams don’t plan to trade Cooper Kupp despite the rumors that have been floating around all week. He acknowledged that teams have called to inquire about the receiver,