This article was originally published on www.si.com as Emotional Carson Wentz Threw His Helmet After Taking Final Brutal Hit vs. Chargers. The Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves back in the World Series for the second straight year, though things are a little bit different this time around.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz has been hit with a big injury concern for the matchup against the Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers safety R.J. Mickens intercepts Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen gets air following 9-yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert. Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal does a 360 spin move to grab 21 yards.

The Vikings have been without quarterback J.J. McCarthy ever since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2. With McCarthy sidelined, Carson Wentz has taken over as Minnesota's starting quarterback.

A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh spins Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz for a 1-yard sack.

The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center.