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Vikings vs. Chargers live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Thursday Night Football’ game

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The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers both enter Week 8 in need of a pick-me-up victory.

With the two squads set to clash on “Thursday Night Football” in Los Angeles, neither has been able to distance themself as a top-tier contender in their respective conference in recent weeks. Since Week 4, the Vikings and Chargers have combined for five losses in seven games despite strong starts to the 2025 season.

For both sides, injuries can be blamed for some of those issues. The Vikings will once again roll out Carson Wentz at quarterback in Week 8 as second-year passer J.J. McCarthy recovers from an ankle ailment — Minnesota has gone 2-2 since Wentz stepped in, most recently falling to the Eagles.

Meanwhile, Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers have dealt with a beat-up running back room, offensive line injuries and more. Following a Week 7 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Herbert and company are trying to get back on track as their 3-0 start has dropped to 4-3. Week 8 could wind upbeing indicative of the Chargers’ direction down the stretch of the 2025 campaign.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Vikings vs. Chargers on “Thursday Night Football.” Follow along with the action below. 

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Vikings vs. Chargers score

 

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Vikings vs. Chargers live updates, highlights from ‘Thursday Night Football’

Chargers 14, Vikings 0

8:56 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Two drives, two scores for Los Angeles. 

After Herbert’s legs get the Chargers into the red zone, its Kimani Vidal who gets the carry for a three-yard touchdown.

8:55 p.m.: Herbert doesn’t scramble often, but when he does it’s more than often a big-play.

This time, he runs to the left down to the Minnesota 13 for 18 yards.

8:51 p.m.: At the end of the first quarter, Los Angeles has the lead and the ball in opponent territory.

Herbert and Gadsden were the story of the second half, with the quarterback completing 7-of-8 passes. Gadsden had four receptions for 36 yards.

8:45 p.m.: The Vikings offense is unable to respond following the Chargers’ touchdown. The Los Angeles defensive line gave Carson Wentz trouble on second down, and on a 3rd & 11 get to the quarterback before he could look down field.

Los Angeles has the ball back on its 41-yard line.

Chargers 7, Vikings 0

8:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: The Chargers finish their over 7:30 drive with a score. Once again, it’s Gadsden.

On 3rd & goal, Herbert finds Gadsden right over the middle of the field, and Los Angeles takes a 7-0 lead.

8:32 p.m.: One of Herbert’s favorite targets on Sunday’s loss to the Colts was tight end Oronde Gadsden II, and the two have connected twice on this opening drive.

The second one was a 13-yard completion over the middle of the field.

8:29 p.m.: Right after Los Angeles gets bailed out, the offense comes up big on 3rd & 13.

For the first time tonight, Herbert finds Allen, who is alone over the middle of the field to move the chains. It was a gain of 17 yards.

8:28 p.m.: It looked like a brutal start for the Los Angeles offense, with Herbert aiming for McConkey on the left side and Isaiah Rodgers diving for what looked like a pick-six.

But, after review, it is an incomplete pass.

8:21 p.m.: The next third down, the Vikings are unable to convert and the first drive of the game ends in a punt.

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles offense will takeover at the 17 yard line.

8:18 p.m.: On 3rd & 10, Wentz has his first big completion of the day to Jefferson.

The quarterback got rocked on the throw, but was able to hit Jefferson over the middle of the field.

8:15 p.m.: The Chargers have kicked off, and Thursday Night Football is underway in Los Angeles.

Carson Wentz and the Vikings offense have the ball first.

8:04 p.m.: Teams have taken the field, and we are a few minutes away from kickoff.

7:59 p.m.: On the other side, the Vikings are wearing their all-whites. 

Something tells  

7:52 p.m.: The Vikings have been without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy since Week 2 against the Falcons. NFL Network’s Rapaport provides information on when he will return.

7:44 p.m.: The Chargers are on the field in their all-navy uniforms.

This will be the only time this season that Los Angeles is wearing the uniform combination. 

7:23 p.m.: Here are a few more injury updates, provided by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

7:08 p.m.: Justin Jefferson is ready for Thursday Night Football.

In 2024 against the Rams — who play in the same building — on Thursday Night Football, Jefferson had nine catches for 115 yards.

7:03 p.m.: The Vikings also have their star left tackle available tonight, with Christian Darrisaw officially being active.

Darrisaw’s surgically repaired knee, which caused him to miss most of last season, caused him to miss some crucial snaps on Sunday against the Eagles.  

6:54 p.m.: Joe Alt, who is considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL, is back tonight for the first time since Week 4.

Los Angeles has posted its anactives for tonight as well. 

6:51 p.m.: Minnesota has posted its inactives for tonight. 

6:50 p.m.: Coming off a 400-plus yard performance on Sunday against the Colts, Justin Herbert looks to get his team back in the win column.

6:46 p.m.: Here’s another look of the Charger uniforms back in the day.

6:17 p.m.: With eight receptions tonight, Keenan Allen will pass Antonio Gates for the most receptions in Chargers history. 

Allen has some history in the Minnesota-Los Angeles matchup.

5:50 p.m.: After missing the past four games, Aaron Jones is back for the Vikings.

Jones was on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury, but he is back for tonight’s pivotal clash. 

4:58 p.m.: Tonight, the Chargers will be breaking out their throwback navy uniforms.

This is the first time these “Modern Throwback” uniforms will be on the field, with the the team inducting legendary safety Rodney Harrison into the Chargers Hall of Fame.

Where to watch Vikings vs. Chargers

Vikings vs. Chargers start time

  • Date: Thursday, October 23
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Thursday’s matchup between the Vikings and Chargers will kick off from Los Angeles at 8:15 p.m. ET to open Week 8.

What channel is Vikings vs. Chargers on today?

The game between the Vikings and Chargers will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. It will not air on local TV unless you are local to Minnesota’s or Los Angeles’ markets; in the Minnesota market, the game will be on KMSP FOX 9.

Vikings schedule 2025

Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
1 Monday, Sept. 8 Vikings 27, Bears 24 8:15 p.m. ESPN/ABC
2 Sunday, Sept. 14 Falcons 22, Vikings 6 8:20 p.m. NBC
3 Sunday, Sept. 21 Vikings 48, Bengals 10 1 p.m. CBS
4 Sunday, Sept. 28 Steelers 24, Vikings 21 9:30 a.m. NFL Network
5 Sunday, Oct. 5 Vikings 21, Browns 17 9:30 a.m. NFL Network
6 BYE — — —
7 Sunday, Oct. 19 Eagles 28, Vikings 22 1 p.m. Fox
8 Thursday, Oct. 23 at Chargers 8:15 p.m. Prime
9 Sunday, Nov. 2 at Lions 1 p.m. Fox
10 Sunday, Nov. 9 vs. Ravens 1 p.m. Fox
11 Sunday, Nov. 16 vs. Bears 1 p.m. Fox
12 Sunday, Nov. 23 at Packers 1 p.m. Fox
13 Sunday, Nov. 30 at Seahawks 4:05 p.m. Fox
14 Sunday, Dec. 7 vs. Commanders 1 p.m. Fox
15 Sunday, Dec. 14 at Cowboys 8:20 p.m. NBC
16 Sunday, Dec. 21 at Giants 1 p.m. Fox
17 Thursday, Dec. 25 vs. Lions 4:30 p.m. Netflix
18 TBD vs. Packers TBD TBD

MORE: Full Carson Wentz teams timeline

Chargers schedule 2025

Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV Channel
1 Friday, Sept. 5 Chargers 27, Chiefs 21 8 p.m. ET YouTube, YouTubeTV
2 Monday, Sept. 15 Chargers 20, Raiders 9 10 p.m. ESPN
3 Sunday, Sept. 21 Chargers 23, Broncos 20 4:05 p.m. CBS
4 Sunday, Sept. 28 Giants 21, Chargers 18 1 p.m. CBS
5 Sunday, Oct. 5 Commanders 27, Chargers 10 4:25 p.m. Fox
6 Sunday, Oct. 12 Chargers 29, Dolphins 27 1 p.m. CBS
7 Sunday, Oct. 19 Colts 38, Chargers 24 4:05 p.m. CBS
8 Thursday, Oct. 23 vs. Vikings 8:15 p.m. Prime Video
9 Sunday, Nov. 2 at Titans 1 p.m. CBS
10 Sunday, Nov. 9 vs. Steelers 8:20 p.m. NBC
11 Sunday, Nov. 16 at Jaguars 1 p.m. CBS
12 BYE — — —
13 Sunday, Nov. 30 vs. Raiders 4:25 p.m. CBS
14 Monday, Dec. 8 vs. Eagles 8:15 p.m. ESPN/ABC
15 Sunday, Dec. 14 at Chiefs 1 p.m. CBS
16 Sunday, Dec. 21 at Cowboys 1 p.m. Fox
17 TBD vs. Texans TBD TBD
18 TBD at Broncos TBD TBD

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