The Vikings needed an upset on their own turf Sunday to keep their place in the NFC playoff picture, and for at least one half of their matchup with the NFC West-leading Rams, they seemed primed to deliver. Mike Zimmer’s defense intercepted former division rival Matthew Stafford three times, and Sean McVay’s squad looked incapable of exploding at U.S. Bank Stadium. But the Vikings couldn’t do much with the ball in their own hands, and they definitely couldn’t slow Sony Michel, who topped 130 yards on the ground to lead the Rams’ methodical attack and seal a 30-23 victory.

The close win marks Los Angeles’ fourth straight to stay atop the NFC West amid the Cardinals’ slide. It also puts a dent in Minnesota’s own path to the postseason, with the Eagles (8-7) — a fellow wild card contender — logging a big win over the Giants on Sunday.

Stay tuned for takeaways from Sunday’s Rams victory.