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Chargers Throttle Vikings 37-10 on Thursday Night as Herbert Shines

Joe Alt’s return steadied Justin Herbert’s protection, underscoring Minnesota’s stalled run game despite Aaron Jones’ activation.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 19: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: Aaron Jones Sr. #33 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the NFL 2025 game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Justin Herbert went 18-of-25 for 227 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, added 62 rushing yards, and was sacked once with LT Joe Alt back in the lineup.
  • The win moves Los Angeles to 5-3 heading into a mini-bye, while Minnesota falls to 3-4 and below .500.
  • Carson Wentz finished 15-of-27 for 144 yards with a touchdown and an interception and took five sacks after LT Christian Darrisaw exited early with a knee injury.
  • Minnesota managed just 18 rushing yards even with Aaron Jones active following his hamstring absence.
  • Rookie back Kimani Vidal sparked the Chargers with 117 rushing yards and a score, and TE Oronde Gadsden II posted five catches for 77 yards and a touchdown.