Vikings lose T.J. Hockenson to concussion and see Aaron Jones Sr. hurt in New Orleans
Minnesota's leading tight end was ruled out on the second snap at the Superdome, and its lead running back is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 16 · U.S. Bank Stadium
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The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–23 on the road at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 16 of the 2021 regular season on December 26, 2021. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Rams to 11–4 and dropped the Vikings to 7–8. It was the Rams’ fourth straight win. The Rams finished 2021 at 12–5 and won Super Bowl LVI. The Vikings finished 2021 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Los Angeles Rams won 38–31 on September 27, 2018. When they met again, the Los Angeles Rams won 30–20 on October 24, 2024.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 6–6 after meeting No. 12 since 1999 Full series history
Minnesota's leading tight end was ruled out on the second snap at the Superdome, and its lead running back is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.