Vikings (1-1-1) at Rams (3-0)

Time, TV: 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday, Fox and NFL Network

Pregame.com line: Rams by 7 Vikings’ keys: Minnesota had an uncharacteristic game in the loss to the Bills. However, QB Kirk Cousins isn’t afraid to sling it around and challenge a secondary, and RB Dalvin

Cook says he’ll be ready for Week 4. The game might come down to the defensive line getting pressure on Rams QB Jared Goff.

Rams’ keys: Goff will have to proceed with caution. Minnesota CB Xavier Rhodes is outstanding on the outside, and FS Harrison Smith takes care of everything in the middle of the field. The outcome might be on the shoulders of RB Todd Gurley.

Last season, he mustered only 37 yards on 15 carries against the Vikings in the Rams’ 24-7 loss.

Who wins? A short week against a motivated team looking to rebound doesn’t bode well for Los Angeles. Vikings, 27-24 Cam DaSilva of TheRamsWire at USA TODAY Sports Media Group