Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
15
FINAL
42
Minnesota
Vikings
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 42-15 in Week 11 of the 2027 season. This victory not only solidifies the Vikings' playoff aspirations but also showcases their dominance at home against a struggling Chargers squad.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout for the Vikings, throwing for 247 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the offense throughout the game. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson shined in the receiving game, racking up 107 yards, with Emanuel Wilson contributing a solid 63 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. The Vikings' offensive execution was precise and relentless, making it difficult for the Chargers' defense to keep pace.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with Jake Golday leading the charge with five tackles and three sacks, disrupting the Chargers' rhythm consistently. Josh Metellus made his mark with two crucial interceptions, turning the tide in Minnesota's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Metellus's first interception set up McCarthy for another touchdown pass, extending the lead and ultimately sealing the Chargers' fate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 247 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 194 | 2 | 5 | 63.4 |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Ogletree | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Childers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 46 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 35 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan Childers | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 27 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| DaQuan Ogletree | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Klay Whittaker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Kennard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangally Kamara | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Calhoun | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

