WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Throughout the regular season, theRams.com will be taking a look around the internet for the top Rams headlines of the day. Here's a look at what's out there on Wednesday, Oct. 23, about your Los Angeles Rams before their Week 8 Thursday Night Football home game against the Vikings at 5:15 p.m.

Experts make their predictions for Week 8

Here's a collection of analysts' predictions and previews for Rams-Vikings on Thursday Night Football:

• One of Sports Illustrated's eight staffers picked the Rams to win at home against the Vikings. All of their Week 8 predictions can be seen here.
• One of ESPN's eight experts who have made their picks chose the Rams to come out on top in Week 8. Picks for every game can be viewed here.

Preview coverage from therams.com

• Stu Jackson on rookie safety Jaylen McCollough continuing to gather interceptions
  • "I'm so happy for him, because he deserves it. He does his job, he's where he's supposed to be, he's so humble, he works so hard, and to see him get the interceptions, to me, it's no surprise. He's been doing that, he did it in the preseason. Every chance he gets whenever he gets in, he makes a play. So I might have to take him to the casino one time (and) hit a lottery, because he's just in the right spot every time he's in there." - Quentin Lake
• Wyatt Miller on cornerback Cobie Durant's two caused turnovers against the Raiders
  • "(Durant) is one of the most versatile players I've ever played with. He can do it all and he does it at such a high intensity, such a high level." - Jared Verse
• Wyatt Miller on top quotes and talking points from the podium ahead of Thursday Night Football
  • "(The Vikings defense is) a really physical unit, physical and fast. Try to force their hand on the offense and play with a lot of confidence when they do that... (they do it with) looks they present pre-snap, post-snap, pressures, the illusion of pressure, all that kind of stuff. They do a good job of trying to apply pressure to an offense." - Matthew Stafford

Other preview coverage heading into Week 8

• The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue on the Rams' defense finding their identity while the offense tries to recapture theirs
  • "I think we're starting to find our identity, putting guys in the right spots and being able to take advantage of their skill sets. We got healthier… we've scored two touchdowns in the last two games, we've forced some turnovers, been able to really apply a lot of pressure. I'm really pleased with the trajectory of where our defense is going right now." - Sean McVay
• LA Daily News' Adam Grosbard on preparing for Minnesota on a short week
  • "(Defensive coordinator Brian Flores) does a great job from a self-scout perspective of being able to change those things up so you have to be really sound with your rules. He's got some movable pieces that have some versatile skill sets that can create that conflict that they're looking to do and it's been incredibly successful, really for him wherever he's been as a defensive coach. It's especially on display this year." - McVay
• Associated Press' Greg Beacham on the Rams' need to build on defensive success against Raiders
  • "I thought they took command and they took control of that game. It's a great opportunity to be able to build on that momentum, but every week you have to be able to earn it." - McVay