Sean McVay said the Los Angeles Rams have a “tremendous challenge” on Thursday night with the Minnesota Vikings coming to town, a very difficult matchup with a team that’s currently 5-1. The Rams will be coming off a win over the Las Vegas Raiders, getting them closer to .500 at 2-4, but they’re still underdogs against the Vikings.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is expected to return for the team’s Week 8 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, coach Sean McVay said after the Rams’ 20-15 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says that he expects star wide receiver Cooper Kupp to play in Week 8 against the Vikings.