Los Angeles
Chargers
4-4
23
FINAL
28
Minnesota
Vikings
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 28-23. This victory is crucial for the Vikings as they continue to solidify their playoff positioning, while the Chargers face a tough road ahead in the competitive AFC.
On the offensive side, Justin Herbert led the Chargers with an impressive 356 passing yards, showcasing his arm strength and ability to move the ball. Jeremiah Smith emerged as his top target, racking up 138 receiving yards, but it was J.J. McCarthy's lone touchdown pass that ultimately proved pivotal for the Vikings. Alvin Kamara also made significant contributions on the ground, rushing for 103 yards and helping to control the clock in key moments.
Defensively, the Vikings were anchored by Caleb Farley, who recorded 13 total tackles, demonstrating his impact on stopping the Chargers' offensive momentum. The game's turning point came when Marshon Lattimore intercepted Herbert in the fourth quarter, setting up a crucial scoring drive for Minnesota that sealed the victory. With a solid defensive performance, the Vikings showcased their ability to make game-changing plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 55 | 37 | 67% | 356 | 0 | 1 | 77.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 154 | 1 | 0 | 90.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 13 | 103 | 7.9 | 49 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 59 | 3.7 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 11 | 138 | 12.5 | 38 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 11 | 99 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cooper Barkate | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Farley | FS | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre West | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47 |

