If you’re watching Thursday’s Vikings and Rams matchup, you may want an update on this. And we have one! Star Tribune reporter Ben Goessling had this to say: “Source said there’s zero truth to the idea the Vikings are trying to trade for him.” There you have it.

With the NFL trade deadline approaching, the Minnesota Vikings have been targeted as a possible destination for several high-profile players.

Stafford and the under-performing Rams offense are preparing to take on a Vikings defense licking their wounds after their first loss of the season Sunday. The Rams QB has thrown for 1,392 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions all while being sacked 17 times in six games, tied for sixth most among all QBs this season.