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The Los Angeles Chargers took care of business on “Thursday Night Football,” dominating the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, in a game where Justin Herbert shined with three touchdown passes.
The Chargers pulled off a bounce-back win after losing to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to improve to 5-3, while the Vikings fell to 3-4 on the year.
Last week, it was the Chargers who felt the pain of the first half, entering the locker room trailing 21-3. This time, they flipped the script on the Vikings, taking a 21-3 lead and setting the tone for this game from the start.
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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II (86) catches a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
It looked like the Chargers would have to play from behind after Isaiah Rodgers intercepted Herbert for a returned touchdown, but the play was ruled an incomplete pass on the opening drive. Herbert calmed down after that and methodically made his way down the field for a 14-play, 83-yard touchdown drive.
Tight end Oronde Gadsden II received the first touchdown pass from Herbert, who secured an eight-yard strike for six points. It seems fitting that it was Gadsden considering National Tight End Day is scheduled for this Sunday; just started a little early in Week 8.
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The Chargers continued their touchdown trend on their second drive, but this one was much quicker as Herbert needed just eight plays, where Kimani Vidal, who had a fantastic night on the field, ran in from three yards out to make the score 14-0. Vidal finished the game with 117 yards on 23 carries.
The Vikings finally got on the board with a field goal, but the Chargers were able to truly pull away when they went a whopping 94 yards with Ladd McConkey hauling in a beautifully placed 27-yard pass from Herbert with 45 seconds left before halftime.
In the second half, the Vikings were finally able to find the color paint, when Josh Metellus’ interception of Herbert finally set up a touchdown pass to Jordan Addison to make the score 24-10.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) catches a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
But the game-sealing drive came when Herbert and the Chargers went 12 plays, 73 yards, crushing 6:54 into the fourth quarter to find rookie receiver Tre Harris in the end zone to make the score 31-10.
Carson Wentz and the Vikings offense couldn’t spark even a hint of a comeback, as the Chargers defense continually put the veteran signal-caller on the ground, and he appeared to be in considerable pain in his left shoulder.
Scoring-wise, Herbert finished 18 of 25 for 227 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. He also had 62 rushing yards on seven carries.
Ladd McConkey was their leading receiver with 88 yards on six receptions. Gadsden added five receptions for 77 yards, while Keenan Allen had 44 yards on four receptions.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
For the Vikings, Wentz was held to just 144 yards passing, although Justin Jefferson finished with seven receptions for 74 yards.
