The Vikings had no trouble moving the ball on their opening possession to score a touchdown on the Rams.

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Josh Oliver to give Minnesota a 7-0 lead.

The Vikings did not allow a third down on the eight-play, 70-yard drive. Darnold was 4-of-4 for 49 yards, with his first three passes going to receiver Justin Jefferson.

The wideout first moved the chains with a 10-yard catch, then had two more from 17 yards.

Running back Aaron Jones had four carries for 21 yards.

Rams safety Kam Curl went down after tackling Justin Jefferson on a 17-yard completion to the left side on Minnesota’s first drive. Curl walked off the field with the help of the trainers and went straight to the locker room. It is doubtful whether he will return with a knee injury.

Rookie Kamren Kitchens came in to replace Curl on the drive.