Puka Nacua racks up over 100 yards in return as Rams-Vikings ends in controversy

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The Los Angeles Rams were expected to have Cooper Kupp back in the fold on Thursday night, but no one expected Puka Nacua to be back as well. 

And they definitely didn't expect him to rack up over 100 yards to help the Rams to a big 30-20 win over the NFC's best team by record, the Minnesota Vikings. 

Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns on the night, including one to Kupp, though the veteran wideout's night wasn't the best return to the offense. Nacua had 106 yards on seven catches in a shocking performance given his practice window just opened up this week. 

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Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.  (Harry How/Getty Images)

Kupp, though, had 5 catches for 51 yards with his score in his first game since injuring his ankle in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals.

But there was massive controversy at the end of this game, as the Vikings’ final drive of the game ended with what appeared to be a facemask on quarterback Sam Darnold in the end zone. 

Instead, officials completely missed Byron Young grabbing Darnold’s facemask, and it was ruled a safety instead. 

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With the Vikings down eight points in a two-minute drill, there was definitely enough time to get the ball downfield for a potential tie with a two-point conversion. But the drive, and the game, ended with the safety and a failed onside punt (if there is such a thing). 

Justin Jefferson, who had a game-high 115 yards on