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Week 11 Ups and Downs: Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Latavius Murray #25 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a two yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Latavius Murray #25 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a two yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 19: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings, Michael Floyd #18, and Jerick McKinnon #21 celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 19: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings, Michael Floyd #18, and Jerick McKinnon #21 celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Overall impression vs Rams in Week 11

All week, I have been saying that Week 11 was going to be a massive test for the Minnesota Vikings, who had never really faced off against a squad with such an excellent offense and capable defense.

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It’s impressive that Minnesota was able to take command of the game the way they did. Defensively, the team was without starting safety Andrew Sendejo and rotational defensive end Brian Robison. On offense, they were missing their starting right tackle.

Despite all that, the team was able to show their depth and heart in this win. They played hard, especially in the trenches where they were able to get consistent pressure on Jared Goff and penetrate the Rams run game.

Needless to say, Adam Thielen is an absolute monster and the Vikings defensive line is unquestionably for real. When this team gets going, it is hard to see any opponent stopping them, especially at home in front of that rowdy U.S. Bank Stadium crowd.

Next: Our Week 11 bold predictions

The Minnesota Vikings move to 8-2 on the season and will face a familiar foe in Week 12 when they hit the road on Thanksgiving to play the Detroit Lions. I’ll be back with another Ups and Downs, and I hope to have you back as well.

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