Vikings at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 56, Minnesota Vikings 21 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Vikings 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Chargers 56 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XPJustin Herbert 406 yds passingMike Washington Jr. 177 yds rushingOronde Gadsden 142 yds receivingCam Hart 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 297 · 556Passing yards 121 · 406Rushing yards 176 · 150Completions 11/18 · 17/23Yards per carry 9.8 · 10.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding final score of 56-21. This win solidifies the Chargers' playoff aspirations as the season winds down, while the Vikings look to regroup in their final games.
Justin Herbert put on a dazzling performance for the Chargers, throwing for 406 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Vikings' secondary. Oronde Gadsden was his top target, racking up 142 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr. provided a bright spot for Minnesota with an impressive 177 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays to stifle the Vikings’ momentum, with Cam Hart snagging an interception and Miles Lewis recording a sack. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Chargers scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Vikings struggled to recover from that blitz, ultimately succumbing to a dominant performance by Los Angeles.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| D.J. HallQB | 11/18 | 61% | 132 | 1 | 1 | 78.9 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 16/23 | 70% | 406 | 5 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 16 | 177 | 11.1 | 17 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Derius DavisWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 67 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 74 | 2 | 73 | 1 |
| Derius DavisWR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 23 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis JonesDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles LewisLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall WilliamsonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 8 | 0 |