The defense carried the day in the Rams' win over Vegas, but the good news for the struggling offense is Cooper Kupp should return Thursday to face Vikings.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to return from an ankle injury to play on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Sean McVay said on Sunday, after his club registered a 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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.

Kam Curl returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Kyren Williams rushed for 76 yards and two more scores in the Los Angeles Rams’ 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell departed Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a right thumb injury.