The Los Angeles Rams were on the verge of falling out of the playoff race in the NFC after starting the season 2-4, but the

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Week 8's Thursday Night Football opener between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

The Vikings won't activate tight end T.J. Hockenson for Thursday night's game against the Rams, but they expect him back shortly, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy told reporters that the team has a plan for kicker Brandon Aubrey,