week 9 vs. st. louis
Noon Sunday, TCF Bank Stadium • TV: Ch. 9 • Radio: 100.3-FM, 1130-AM
NEXT OPPONENT: ST. LOUIS (4-3)
The Rams, who haven't had a winning season since 2003, are in playoff contention, and have gone 3-0 against their NFC West foes.
OPPONENT WEEK 8
St. Louis 27, San Francisco 6
Todd Gurley rushed for 133 yards on 20 carries and the host Rams used a suffocating defense to beat the 49ers.Tavon Austin caught a 66-yard touchdown pass from Nick Foles and ran for a 2-yard score, making up for an early lost fumble.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Todd Gurley, running back
With a 71-yard touchdown run Sunday, Gurley is the first rookie to open his career with four consecutive 100-yard games since at least 1991, according to STATS, Inc.
OUTLOOK
Stopping Gurley will be the next test for the Vikings run defense, but it has been strong lately. Outlook: Horns up.
