Two victories in five days have completely altered the atmosphere around the Los Angeles Rams. A team that appeared to be ill-equipped on both sides of the ball before its bye week is now looking like a possible playoff contender.

Thursday’s 30-20 victory over Minnesota gave the 38-year-old McVay, in only his eighth season, his 80th victory with the Rams and on his son’s first birthday

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.

The Rams, with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, looked like a new team. The Vikings have to wonder what their next step is.

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.

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua had big games in their returns from injury, and Matthew Stafford passed for four TDs in the Los Angeles Rams’ 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.