Thursday Night Football Injury Report: Who Is Hurt For Vikings And Rams?

Thursday Night Football in Week 8 features the Minnesota Vikings visiting the L.A. Rams after a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the division rival Lions. Before you get any bets in on TNF odds, you’ll want the lowdown on the Thursday Night Football injury report. Below, find a breakdown of key injuries on both sides as well as matchup data and stats for Rams vs. Vikings.
Thursday Night Football Injury Report: Rams vs. Vikings
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Vikings Injury Analysis
The Vikings will be playing without LB Blake Cashman. The offseason free-agent signee hurt his toe. He’ll likely be backed up by Brian Asamoah II, which figures to be a considerable downgrade, particularly when considering run fits against a high-level Rams rushing attack led by Kyren Williams.
It’s possible TE T.J. Hockenson could return this week. The Vikings opened his practice window last week. Even if he does return from the torn ACL he suffered last season, the team figures to bring him along slowly. He’d likely be on a snap count, so don’t go hunting for Hockenson overs the second he’s announced in.
Rams Injury Analysis
The Rams will be celebrating the return of Cooper Kupp. It sounds like the slot ace is ready to roll, as he doesn’t have an injury designation after missing multiple games hurt. Matthew Stafford has missed him greatly, as the Rams rank a shocking 22nd in EPA/play generated through the air.
LB Troy Reeder is out. He’s backed up by a pair of undrafted free agents, so there will be a dropoff there.
WR Jordan Whittington is also out. However, his presence won’t be missed as much when Kupp returns.
Starters on IR here include G Jonah Jackson, S John Johnson III, G Steve Avila, and WR Puka Nacua.
Thursday Night Football Odds
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Rams Vs. Vikings: TNF Stats
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Offense Ranking OFF RNK | 15th | 12th |
Defense Ranking DEF RNK | 26th | 16th |
Offense Net Yards Per Game OFF NET YPG | 331.4 | 346.9 |
Defense Net Yards Per Game DEF NET YPG | 352.8 | 335.4 |
Passing Yards Per Game PASS YPG | 227.5 | 237.8 |
Turnovers Committed Per Game TOC PG | 0.8 | 1.2 |
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