The Chargers showed a captive audience on Thursday Night Football what their response would be with a dominating performance over the Vikings. The Chargers played inspired, tough football. The throwback to the Super Chargers may help spark Los Angeles to regain momentum heading into the back half of the season.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night, ending a skid of three losses in four games that knocked them from atop the AFC West.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Oronde Gadsden II achieved another impressive feat in their win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up a much-needed win on a short week, defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night to move to 5-3. Help was on the way for the offensive line, as the Bolts regained Joe Alt to provide more protection for Justin Herbert.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz gave what he had with his left shoulder in a brace and his right arm seemingly out of magic.

Some of the stinkers that stand out include the 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, the 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2023, and the 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in 2024. There might be a few others that fit the criteria. Obviously the 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs is the worst of them all.

The Chargers had the ball to start the second quarter, and they wasted little time adding to their lead as they got a 3-yard touchdown run from Kimani Vidal to extend their lead to 14-0 just two minutes into the second quarter.

The Vikings' inactive report ahead of tonight's game against the Chargers in Los Angeles includes good and bad news on their offensive line. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw is active and will play. However, right tackle Brian O'Neill is inactive and will not. Both came into this game questionable due to knee injuries.