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The Minnesota Vikings<\/a> and Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> both enter Week 8 in need of a pick-me-up victory.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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 \u2014 Minnesota has gone 2-2 since Wentz stepped in, most recently falling to the Eagles<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Vikings vs. Chargers on “Thursday Night Football.” Follow along with the action below.\u00a0<\/p>\n STREAM:\u00a0Watch Vikings vs. Chargers on Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n Vikings vs. Chargers score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL HQ:\u00a0Live NFL scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Updated NFL standings<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Full NFL schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Vikings vs. Chargers live updates, highlights from ‘Thursday Night Football’<\/p>\n 7:23 p.m.:\u00a0Here are a few more injury updates, provided by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.<\/p>\n From the TNF Pre-Game Show on @NFLonPrime<\/a>: The #Chargers<\/a> get big-time help on their offensive line, while Khalil Mack should see an increase from 12 snaps last week. pic.twitter.com\/ddi6C7a6vy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:08 p.m.:\u00a0Justin Jefferson is ready for Thursday Night Football.<\/p>\n making warmups look good \ud83d\udd25 @JJettas2<\/a><\/p>\n MINvsLAC on Prime Video \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n In 2024 against the Rams<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 who play in the same building\u00a0\u2014 on Thursday Night Football, Jefferson had nine catches for 115 yards.<\/p>\n 7:03 p.m.:\u00a0The Vikings also have their star left tackle available tonight, with Christian Darrisaw officially being active.<\/p>\n For the #Vikings<\/a>, LT Christian Darrisaw is active, while RT Brian O’Neill is not. Darrisaw may be on a bit of a pitch count, which has happened in the past. https:\/\/t.co\/hS1r0rfsRv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 6:54 p.m.:\u00a0Joe Alt, who is considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL, is back tonight for the first time since Week 4.<\/p>\n #Chargers<\/a> standout LT Joe Alt (ankle) and RT Trey Pipkins (knee) are officially active. Reinforcements coming. pic.twitter.com\/TLFHPRtN2z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Los Angeles has posted its anactives for tonight as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n our inactives for #MINvsLAC<\/a><\/p>\n RB Hassan Haskins \u2014 Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:50 p.m.:\u00a0Coming off a 400-plus yard performance on Sunday against the Colts, Justin Herbert looks to get his team back in the win column.<\/p>\n Herbie gettin’ ready \u26a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n MINvsLAC on Prime Video \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:46 p.m.:\u00a0Here’s another look of the Charger uniforms back in the day.<\/p>\n reppin’ the OGs pic.twitter.com\/6qtcDtBftf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:17 p.m.:\u00a0With eight receptions tonight, Keenan Allen will pass Antonio Gates for the most receptions in Chargers history.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last time Keenan Allen played vs. Minnesota as a member of the @Chargers<\/a>: MINvsLAC\u2013 Tonight 8:15pm ET on Prime Video \u2014 NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Allen has some history in the Minnesota-Los Angeles matchup.<\/p>\n 5:50 p.m.:\u00a0After missing the past four games, Aaron Jones is back for the Vikings.<\/p>\n 3\ufe0f\u20e33\ufe0f\u20e3 @showtyme_33<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/074C6F0GjR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jones was on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury, but he is back for tonight’s pivotal clash.\u00a0<\/p>\n 4:58 p.m.:\u00a0Tonight, the Chargers will be breaking out their throwback navy uniforms.<\/p>\n Chargers\u2019 uniforms tonight: pic.twitter.com\/GmFl0C5NBB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n This is the first time these “Modern Throwback” uniforms will be on the field, with\u00a0the the team inducting legendary safety Rodney Harrison into the Chargers Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n Where to watch Vikings vs. ChargersVikings vs. Chargers start timeDate: Thursday, October 23Time: 8:15\u00a0p.m. ET<\/p>\n Thursday’s matchup between the Vikings and Chargers will kick off from Los Angeles at 8:15 p.m. ET to open Week 8.<\/p>\n What channel is Vikings vs. Chargers on today?<\/p>\n
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CB Nikko Reed
OLB Kyle Kennard
OL Jamaree Salyer
OT Austin Deculus
WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith
TE Will Dissly<\/p>\n
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\u26a1\ufe0f 18 catches (franchise record)
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