Final2025 Week 8

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

Away

10

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

37

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings037010
Chargers71431337

MIN 10LAC 37 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    26.3PPR pts

    18/25, 227 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Ladd McConkey

    LAC · WR

    20.8PPR pts

    6 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD

  • Vikings leader

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    14.4PPR pts

    7 REC, 74 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Joshua Metellus

    MIN

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Chargers 37, Vikings 10: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Los Angeles led 21–3 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Minnesota 16–7 after the break to win 37–10. The Chargers finished with a 419–164 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.

The Vikings went 3-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chargers kept the ball for 39:04.

Key advantages

  • +2.5 yards/play LAC 6.0 · MIN 3.5
  • +255 total yards LAC 419 · MIN 164
  • +42% third-down rate LAC 69% · MIN 27%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Chargers
VikingsStatChargers
3.5Yards per play6.0
164Total yards419
27%Third-down conversion69%
Other team stats
47Plays70
1Turnovers1
20:56Time of possession39:04

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Vikings scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayMINLAC
1st quarter
4:01LACJustin Herbert → Oronde Gadsden II, 8-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP07
2nd quarter
13:08LACKimani Vidal 3-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP014
8:55MINWill Reichard 54-yard FG314
0:45LACJustin Herbert → Ladd McConkey, 27-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP321
3rd quarter
10:01LACCameron Dicker 43-yard FG Extends lead324
4:36MINCarson Wentz → Jordan Addison, 4-yard TDWill Reichard XP1024
4th quarter
12:42LACJustin Herbert → Tre' Harris, 6-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP1031
7:01LACCameron Dicker 34-yard FG Extends lead1034
1:56LACCameron Dicker 45-yard FG Extends lead1037

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Chargers, Week 8 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin HerbertLACQB26.3 PTSQB3
  2. Ladd McConkeyLACWR20.8 PTSWR7
  3. Kimani VidalLACRB19.7 PTSRB8
  4. Oronde GadsdenLACTE18.7 PTSTE3

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB26.3QB318/25227317620122.8Start/Sit →
Carson WentzMINQB8.8QB2115/2714411———67.5Start/Sit →
Max BrosmerMINQB0.5QB303/41300———78.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Ladd McConkeyLACWR20.8WR7WR———106881Start/Sit →
Kimani VidalLACRB19.7RB8RB23117121100Start/Sit →
Oronde GadsdenLACTE18.7TE3TE———55771Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR14.4WR21WR———117740Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR11.6WR32WR———43261Start/Sit →
Tre' HarrisLACWR8.8WR45WR———2281Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR8.4WR48WR———54440Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesMINRB5.0RB40RB515042150
T.J. HockensonMINTE4.6TE26TE———32260Start/Sit →
Zavier ScottMINRB4.4RB42RB21602280Start/Sit →
Jaret PattersonLACRB3.0RB48RB11300————
Jordan MasonMINRB1.6RB55RB4301130
Ben YurosekMINTE1.5TE45TE———2150
Adam ThielenMINWR0.0—WR———2000
Jalen NailorMINWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesLACRB-0.2—RB2-20————

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR43 snaps88%
  2. Jordan AddisonWR42 snaps86%
  3. T.J. HockensonTE40 snaps82%
  4. Jalen NailorWR34 snaps69%
  5. Aaron JonesRB26 snaps53%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson37%, 11 targets
  2. Aaron Jones13%, 4 targets
  3. Jordan Addison13%, 4 targets
  4. T.J. Hockenson10%, 3 targets
  5. Adam Thielen7%, 2 targets
  6. Other20%, 6 targets

Carry Share11 carries

  1. Aaron Jones45%, 5 carries
  2. Jordan Mason36%, 4 carries
  3. Zavier Scott18%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Oronde GadsdenTE56 snaps77%
  2. Kimani VidalRB54 snaps74%
  3. Tucker FiskTE43 snaps59%
  4. Tre' HarrisWR43 snaps59%
  5. Ladd McConkeyWR42 snaps58%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Ladd McConkey42%, 10 targets
  2. Keenan Allen21%, 5 targets
  3. Oronde Gadsden21%, 5 targets
  4. Kimani Vidal8%, 2 targets
  5. Tre' Harris8%, 2 targets

Carry Share43 carries

  1. Kimani Vidal53%, 23 carries
  2. Jaret Patterson26%, 11 carries
  3. Justin Herbert16%, 7 carries
  4. Nyheim Miller-Hines5%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR4388%1137%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR4286%413%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE4082%310%0
Oronde GadsdenLACTE5677%521%0
Kimani VidalLACRB5474%28%23
Jalen NailorMINWR3469%13%0
Tucker FiskLACTE4359%00%0
Tre' HarrisLACWR4359%28%0
Ladd McConkeyLACWR4258%1042%0
Aaron JonesMINRB2653%413%5
Quentin JohnstonLACWR3852%00%0
Jordan MasonMINRB1735%13%4
Ben YurosekMINTE1531%27%0
Keenan AllenLACWR1825%521%0
Adam ThielenMINWR1224%27%0
Jaret PattersonLACRB1521%00%11
Zavier ScottMINRB612%27%2
Tai FeltonMINWR612%00%0
Tyler ConklinLACTE710%00%0
Josh OliverMINTE48%00%0
Derius DavisLACWR34%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.7Justin Herbert26.3 PTS vs 15.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.0Aaron Jones Sr.5.0 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.8 xFPJustin Jefferson14.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR14.418.8−4.488%37% tgt—000%1137%
Kimani VidalLAC · RB19.718.3+1.474%53% car—02353%28%
Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR20.817.0+3.858%42% tgt—000%1042%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB26.315.6+10.7100%25 att—25716%00%
Carson WentzMIN · QB8.812.0−3.288%27 att—2700%00%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB5.010.0−5.053%45% car—0545%413%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR8.48.5−0.125%21% tgt—000%521%
Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE18.78.5+10.277%21% tgt—000%521%
Jaret PattersonLAC · RB3.07.1−4.121%26% car—01126%00%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR11.66.8+4.886%13% tgt—000%413%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE4.65.1−0.582%10% tgt—000%310%
Zavier ScottMIN · RB4.44.7−0.312%18% car—0218%27%
Jordan MasonMIN · RB1.64.3−2.735%36% car—0436%13%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR0.03.4−3.424%7% tgt—000%27%
Ben YurosekMIN · TE1.53.4−1.931%7% tgt—000%27%
Tre' HarrisLAC · WR8.83.4+5.459%8% tgt—000%28%
Max BrosmerMIN · QB0.51.8−1.312%4 att—400%00%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR0.01.7−1.769%3% tgt—000%13%
Nyheim HinesLAC · —-0.21.3−1.5—5% car—025%00%

Team totals: Vikings 30 targets and 11 carries; Chargers 24 targets and 43 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz

MIN · QB · 8.8 pts on 12.0 expected

15 of 27 passing for 144 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 26.3 pts on 15.6 expected

18 of 25 passing for 227 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 7 carries for 62 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Justin Jefferson Volume, no payoff

MIN · WR · 14.4 pts on 18.8 expected

11 targets (37% of the team's), 7 catches for 74 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Aaron Jones Sr. Unlucky

MIN · RB · 5.0 pts on 10.0 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 5 carries (45% of the team's) for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Kimani Vidal

LAC · RB · 19.7 pts on 18.3 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards; 23 carries (53% of the team's) for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Kimani Vidal →

Ladd McConkey Strong role

LAC · WR · 20.8 pts on 17.0 expected

10 targets (42% of the team's), 6 catches for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Ladd McConkey →

Oronde Gadsden Ran hot

LAC · TE · 18.7 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Oronde Gadsden →

Tre' Harris Ran hot

LAC · WR · 8.8 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tre' Harris →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Aaron Jones Sr. led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Jordan Mason before this game.
  • Stock up: Ben Yurosek played 31% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.
  • Stock down: Jordan Mason lost the backfield lead: 35% of the snaps to Aaron Jones Sr.'s 53%.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Kimani Vidal played 74% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
  • Stock up: Oronde Gadsden played 77% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.
  • Stock up: Tre' Harris played 59% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toVikings DChargers D
QBs11.513.5
RBs19.018.6
WRs23.525.7
TEs10.710.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 97% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Herbert → Gadsden, 8-yd TD50% → 72%Q1 4:01
  2. +16Vidal 3-yd TD run73% → 89%Q2 13:08
  3. −6Reichard 54-yd FG90% → 84%Q2 8:55
  4. +10Herbert → McConkey, 27-yd TD87% → 97%Q2 0:45
  5. −3Wentz → Addison, 4-yd TD>99% → 97%Q3 4:36

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Chargers
Minnesota VikingsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
47Plays70
77%Pass rate39%
3.6Yds / dropback7.9
3.1Yds / carry4.8
3/11Third downs9/13

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 23 more plays and gained 4.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Jefferson 37% · Jones 13% · Addison 13%
  • LAC McConkey 42% · Allen 21% · Gadsden 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Chargers
ResultMINLAC
Touchdowns14
Field goals13
Punts40
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals11
  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 83-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MINQ1 15:006253:20Punt
LACQ1 11:4014837:39Touchdown
MINQ1 4:013-91:49Punt
LACQ1 2:128594:04Touchdown
MINQ2 13:089354:13Field goal
LACQ2 8:557442:49Missed FG
MINQ2 6:06382:02Punt
LACQ2 4:049943:19Touchdown
MINQ2 0:455240:45Missed FG
LACQ3 15:009424:59Field goal
MINQ3 10:015122:58Punt
LACQ3 7:03100:05Interception
MINQ3 6:586262:22Touchdown
LACQ3 4:3612736:54Touchdown
MINQ4 12:422120:49Interception
LACQ4 11:537364:52Field goal
MINQ4 7:01420:42Downs
LACQ4 6:19794:23Field goal
MINQ4 1:566341:56End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Vikings vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Chargers first met in 1971 and have played 16 times since.

All-time series
8–8Series tied, 16 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Vikings win
39–102019
Largest Chargers win
42–131984

Since 2021

2–1 Chargers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Chargers
VikingsStatChargers
9-8Record11-6
20.2Points per game21.6
275.0Yards per game333.8
4.9Yards per play5.2
19.6Points allowed per game20.0
282.6Yards allowed per game285.2

Vikings and Chargers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Viking or a Charger, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Vikings vs Chargers Week 8 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37–10 in Week 8 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 23, 2025. See the Chargers' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 37, Vikings 10. The Chargers led 21–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 7, Chargers 16.

What happened in the Vikings vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles led 21–3 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Minnesota 16–7 after the break to win 37–10. The Chargers finished with a 419–164 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Justin Herbert led all players with 18 of 25 passing for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 62 rushing yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert led the game with 26.3 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 8, on 18 of 25 passing for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 62 rushing yards. Ladd McConkey was next with 20.8 (WR7). See Justin Herbert's 2025 game log.

Who led Vikings vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 18 of 25 for 227 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Kimani Vidal (LAC) led in rushing with 23 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown. Ladd McConkey (LAC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert score against the Vikings?

Justin Herbert scored 26.3 fantasy points against the Vikings in Week 8 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 18 of 25 passing for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 7 carries for 62 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.3 PPR points on 15.6 xFP (+10.7). Aaron Jones Sr. fell furthest short, with 5.0 points on 10.0 xFP (−5.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Chargers?

Justin Jefferson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers beat the Vikings?

The Chargers beat the Vikings 37–10 because they averaged 6.0 yards per play to 3.5 and outgained them 419–164.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Chargers record?

The all-time series is tied 8–8 across 16 meetings since 1971.

When did the Vikings and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on September 24, 2023, when the Chargers beat the Vikings 28–24.

What is the Vikings vs Chargers record since 2021?

The Chargers lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.