Overview
- Minnesota’s 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday dropped the Vikings to 3-4 and spotlighted offensive struggles and protection breakdowns.
- Playing through significant left-shoulder pain, Carson Wentz went 15-of-27 for 144 yards with a touchdown and an interception, took five sacks, and later apologized for a sideline helmet toss.
- A depleted line lost LT Christian Darrisaw early and was already without RT Brian O’Neill, contributing to just 164 total yards and 34 rushing yards.
- Kevin O’Connell took responsibility for the defeat, acknowledged considering a midgame change at quarterback, and said the team was not prepared to play.
- O’Connell said McCarthy will start at Detroit if medically cleared after a near-return this week, and outside outlets are speculating about veteran trade options ahead of the early November deadline.