Minnesota
Vikings
0-1
34
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 10 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Los Angeles Chargers 34-21, solidifying their place in the playoff race. The victory was essential for the Vikings, who are looking to maintain momentum as the season heads toward its final stretch.
Kyler Murray showcased his prowess under center, throwing for two touchdowns and leading the Vikings' offense with precision. Demond Claiborne added a strong ground game with 65 rushing yards, while Ryan Wingo of the Chargers lit up the field with 141 receiving yards, proving to be a formidable target for Justin Herbert, who finished with 250 passing yards.
The Vikings' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Dallas Turner wreaking havoc on the Chargers' offensive line, recording three sacks. Jakobe Thomas anchored the defense with four total tackles, providing crucial stops throughout the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Vikings' defense forced a turnover, allowing their offense to extend the lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 250 | 2 | 2 | 98.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 204 | 2 | 3 | 76.8 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 10 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 73 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 88 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 58 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

