The Rams took their first lead of the evening late in the third quarter of Thursday’s game against the Vikings.

After Minnesota went up 17-14 with a 23-yard field goal by Will Reichard, Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford hit Demarcus Robinson on a 25-yard touchdown to make the score 21-17.

Stafford was intercepted on the Rams’ first possession of the third quarter, ending what appeared to be a promising drive in opposing territory. Stafford looked for receiver Demarcus Robinson on the left sideline. But the pass was too long and was intercepted by cornerback Byron Murphy, who entered with both feet along the sideline.

On the ensuing drive, Justin Jefferson put the Vikings in scoring position with an excellent catch to the left side for a 27-yard gain – he reeled in the pass on his shoulder and clearly came down several feet after initially juggling the ball.

But with an incomplete pass from Darnold to Jefferson on third and goal at the 5, Minnesota settled for a 23-yard field goal to take a 17–14 lead with 6:22 left in the third.

The Rams didn’t give up a third down on their next possession en route to scoring their touchdown. Stafford hit Tutu Atwell for an 18-yard gain to push the Rams into Vikings territory. Then, after a false start, Stafford cleared a second-and-15 with an arrow over the middle to Puka Nacua, bringing the Rams to the Minnesota 27-yard line.

One play later, Stafford connected with Robinson deep down the left sideline for the score.

Stafford is now 19 of 28 for 199 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.