Vikings' sleepy start, red-zone issues sting in loss to Rams
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Dec. 26, 2021 04:24 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs from Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (11) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs from Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (11) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Dec. 26, 2021 03:41 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) intercepts a pass ahead of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) intercepts a pass ahead of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dec. 26, 2021 03:15 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Dec. 26, 2021 03:04 PM EST