Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings
— Before Brandon Powell joined the Los Angeles Rams last month, his fifth team in four NFL seasons, he read books on the beach near his Florida home while waiting for yet another chance.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Rams
30
Minnesota Vikings
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| MIN | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 23 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,708 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 20-13 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-9 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 35-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 16-18 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 34-37 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:32 30-23
Greg Joseph 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:03 30-20
Matt Gay 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:21 27-20
K.J. Osborn 6 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 27-13
Odell Beckham Jr. 7 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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Field Goal 1:31 20-13
Greg Joseph 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:06 20-10
Brandon Powell 61 Yd Punt Return (Matt Gay Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 13-10
Alexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 0:11 13-3
Matt Gay 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:34 10-3
Greg Joseph 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:37 10-0
Matt Gay 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:13 7-0
Sony Michel 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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LAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:32 · End of Game
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MIN 0:32
8 plays, 49 yards, 1:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 30-23
Greg Joseph 44 Yd Field Goal
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LAR 2:03
13 plays, 69 yards, 6:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:03 30-20
Matt Gay 24 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 8:21
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:21 27-20
K.J. Osborn 6 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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LAR 11:37
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 27-13
Odell Beckham Jr. 7 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Gay Kick)
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MIN 1:31
12 plays, 83 yards, 5:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:31 20-13
Greg Joseph 24 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 7:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:12 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:06 20-10
Brandon Powell 61 Yd Punt Return (Matt Gay Kick)
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LAR 9:18
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MIN 11:01
1 play, 2 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:01 13-10
Alexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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LAR 11:07
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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MIN 11:19
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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LAR 14:05
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:55 · Interception
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MIN
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:11 · End of Half
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LAR 0:11
13 plays, 62 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 13-3
Matt Gay 31 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 2:34
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:34 10-3
Greg Joseph 23 Yd Field Goal
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LAR 4:02
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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MIN 5:00
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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LAR 6:37
10 plays, 56 yards, 5:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:37 10-0
Matt Gay 32 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 12:08
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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LAR 14:17
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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MIN 0:07
12 plays, 84 yards, 7:06 · Interception
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LAR 7:13
12 plays, 70 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 7-0
Sony Michel 1 Yd Run (Matt Gay Kick)
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MIN 12:57
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
LAR
MIN
22
1st Downs
19
11
Passing 1st downs
14
11
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
0
7-14
3rd down efficiency
2-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
70
Total Plays
63
356
Total Yards
361
5.1
Yards per Play
5.7
11
Total Drives
12
197
Passing
295
21/37
Comp/Att
27/38
5.3
Yards per pass
7.2
3
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-20
159
Rushing
66
33
Rushing Attempts
22
4.8
Yards per rush
3.0
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
1-5
Penalties
2-20
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:00
Possession
30:00
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray Doubtful
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Questionable
- Demond Claiborne Injured Reserve
- Theo Jackson Questionable
Los Angeles Rams
- Jordan Whittington Injured Reserve
- Puka Nacua Doubtful
- Trent McDuffie Questionable
- Joe Cardona Questionable
- Terrance Ferguson Injured Reserve
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