The Rams made it clear, things would be different in game two early by stopping the Vikings on a fourth and two just inside Ram territory. Gresham then drove straight down field and scored on a It took the Vikes two drives to get on the board when Gary Anderson booted a 38 yard FG to make it 8-3. Gresham came right back and scored on the ensuing drive this time hitting Isaac Bruce to make the score 16-3. Then Dwayne Washington intercepted Trent Green to stall a potential drive, but they failed to convert. The Rams took an 16-11 lead into the half.

Late in the third with a chance to blow the game wide Gresham once again went for it on 4th and one, only to be denied by the stubbon Viking defense. The Vikes marched back keyed by a 47 yard pass from Cunningham to Chris Carter into Ram territory. The game only got interesting in the final 3 minutes. After Minnesota scored to make it a 23-21 game,the Rams punted and Minnesota assembled an impressive final drive that had its share of controversy. On third and long a pass intended for Randy Moss was broken up by Dwayne Washington. However the Rams were flagged for pass interference only to have the call overturned to set up the Vikings in fourth and long desperate situation. Force to for it on the ensuing play, the Rams were whisteld for their second pass interference, this time it was not overturned. On the next play the Vikes were the recipient of a roughing the passer call that set the Brooks up deep in Ram territory. If it was not interesting enough, in the middle of what seemed to be an apparent touchdown the game was stopped when Gresham accidently hit the start button and paused the game. Brooks was furious because the stoppage nullified a sure touchdown. After the Rams took a time out according to League rules, the Vikings went for it on 4th and 1. Palmer caught the one yard pass from Cunningham to put the Vikings up for good. 29-23.

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