The St. Louis Rams (6-6-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (7-6) are set to face off this afternoon in what is likely a must-win game for both teams, as they look to remain in the hunt for a playoff birth in the NFC. The Rams come into their final home game of the regular season riding a 3-game winning streak after defeating the Bills 15-12 last weekend in Buffalo. Minnesota also posted a win in week 14, as they defeated the Chicago Bears 21-14.
Today's game could be a memorable one for Rams running back Steven Jackson, who is poised to become only the 27th player to rush for 10,000 yards in a career. Jackson, needs just 71 yards to reach that mark. Jackson, who turns 30 in July, will be a free agent at the end of the season following a mutual agreement to void the final year of his contract earlier this year. He is the Rams all-time leading rusher in yards and is currently second in touchdowns.
Steven Jackson and the Rams host Adrian Peterson today at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
