Chargers at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 27, Los Angeles Chargers 19 · New World League
Final Score
Chargers 19 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Vikings 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPKyler Murray 226 yds passingJordan Mason 52 yds rushingLadd McConkey 90 yds receivingJordan Almas 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 217 · 355Passing yards 165 · 226Rushing yards 52 · 129Completions 11/18 · 17/20Yards per carry 5.2 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 27-19. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' confidence but also positions them favorably in their quest for a playoff berth as the season unfolds.
Kyler Murray was the standout performer for Minnesota, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise against a tough Chargers defense. Jordan Mason contributed significantly on the ground with 52 rushing yards, while Ladd McConkey led the Chargers in receiving with 90 yards, attempting to keep his team competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Jordan Almas leading the team with four total tackles and a sack. Jakobe Thomas added a vital interception, disrupting the Chargers' momentum at a key moment in the second half. This defensive effort ultimately sealed the win for Minnesota, highlighting their ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 11/18 | 61% | 189 | 2 | 2 | 94.2 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 17/20 | 85% | 226 | 2 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick BowdenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 41 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tre' HarrisWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 47 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan LucasDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CodringtonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Jordan AlmasMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |