Final2023 Week 3

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 3 2023

Los Angeles Chargers

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28

Minnesota Vikings

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24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers777728
Vikings0107724

LAC 28MIN 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    29.3PPR pts

    40/47, 405 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Keenan Allen

    LAC · WR

    45.5PPR pts

    18 REC, 215 YDS

  • Vikings leader

    Justin Jefferson

    MIN · WR

    27.9PPR pts

    7 REC, 149 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kenneth Murray Jr.

    LAC

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Chargers 28, Vikings 24: Los Angeles beats Minnesota

Los Angeles led 14–10 at halftime to win 28–24. Both teams finished with 475 yards, and the Chargers averaged 7.4 per play.

The Vikings went 4-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +1.3 yards/play LAC 7.4 · MIN 6.1
  • +1 turnover margin LAC 1 · MIN 2 turnovers
  • +16% third-down rate LAC 45% · MIN 29%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Vikings
ChargersStatVikings
7.4Yards per play6.1
1Turnovers2
45%Third-down conversion29%
Other team stats
475Total yards475
64Plays78
26:47Time of possession33:13

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayLACMIN
1st quarter
2:51LACJustin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 3-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP70
2nd quarter
7:27MINKirk Cousins → Josh Oliver, 4-yard TD Ties gameGreg Joseph XP77
2:08MINGreg Joseph 23-yard FG Takes lead710
0:47LACJustin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 1-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP1410
3rd quarter
5:53LACKeenan Allen → Mike Williams, 49-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP2110
3:01MINKirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 36-yard TDGreg Joseph XP2117
4th quarter
11:20MINKirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 52-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP2124
8:05LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 30-yard TD Game winnerCameron Dicker XP2824

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Vikings, Week 3 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Keenan AllenLACWR45.5 PTSWR1
  2. Justin HerbertLACQB29.3 PTSQB1
  3. Justin JeffersonMINWR27.9 PTSWR5
  4. Kirk CousinsMINQB26.7 PTSQB4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB29.3QB140/47405302110123.8Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsMINQB26.7QB432/5036731110097.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Keenan AllenLACWR45.5WR1WR———20182150Start/Sit →
Justin JeffersonMINWR27.9WR5WR———1371491Start/Sit →
Mike WilliamsLACWR25.1WR8WR———871211
Alexander MattisonMINRB17.5RB10RB2093075320
Joshua PalmerLACWR14.6WR29WR———74661Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE14.4TE5TE———2242
T.J. HockensonMINTE13.8TE6TE———118780Start/Sit →
Jordan AddisonMINWR11.2WR39WR———86520Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR10.6WR42WR———31361Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE9.0TE14TE———66300
Josh OliverMINTE8.4TE17TE———2241
Ty ChandlerMINRB4.1RB52RB32702140
Quentin JohnstonLACWR3.0WR95WR———32100Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB2.7RB62RB111201150
Brandon PowellMINWR1.5WR110WR———1150
Derius DavisLACWR1.3WR115WR———1130Start/Sit →
Isaiah SpillerLACRB0.7RB74RB270————

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR59 snaps89%
  2. Joshua KelleyRB48 snaps73%
  3. Mike WilliamsWR44 snaps67%
  4. Joshua PalmerWR40 snaps61%
  5. Gerald EverettTE38 snaps58%

Target Share48 targets

  1. Keenan Allen42%, 20 targets
  2. Mike Williams17%, 8 targets
  3. Joshua Palmer15%, 7 targets
  4. Gerald Everett13%, 6 targets
  5. Quentin Johnston6%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 4 targets

Carry Share15 carries

  1. Joshua Kelley73%, 11 carries
  2. Justin Herbert13%, 2 carries
  3. Isaiah Spiller13%, 2 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR78 snaps95%
  2. K.J. OsbornWR76 snaps93%
  3. T.J. HockensonTE73 snaps89%
  4. Alexander MattisonRB66 snaps80%
  5. Jordan AddisonWR58 snaps71%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson28%, 13 targets
  2. T.J. Hockenson23%, 11 targets
  3. Jordan Addison17%, 8 targets
  4. Alexander Mattison15%, 7 targets
  5. K.J. Osborn6%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 5 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Alexander Mattison83%, 20 carries
  2. Ty Chandler13%, 3 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR7895%1328%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR7693%36%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5989%2042%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE7389%1123%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB6680%715%20
Joshua KelleyLACRB4873%12%11
Jordan AddisonMINWR5871%817%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR4467%817%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR4061%715%0
Gerald EverettLACTE3858%613%0
Donald ParhamLACTE3452%24%0
Josh OliverMINTE2733%24%0
Stone SmarttLACTE1726%00%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1624%00%2
Quentin JohnstonLACWR1624%36%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE1015%00%0
Ty ChandlerMINRB1215%24%3
Derius DavisLACWR69%12%0
Johnny MundtMINTE79%00%0
Brandon PowellMINWR45%12%0
Elijah DotsonLACRB12%00%0
Trishton JacksonMINWR11%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+11.7Keenan Allen45.5 PTS vs 33.8 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.5Alexander Mattison17.5 PTS vs 24.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume33.8 xFPKeenan Allen45.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR45.533.8+11.789%42% tgt—100%2042%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB17.524.0−6.580%83% car—02083%715%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR27.921.7+6.295%27% tgt—000%1327%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB26.721.7+5.0100%50 att—5014%00%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB29.321.0+8.3100%47 att—47213%00%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE13.818.4−4.689%23% tgt—000%1123%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR11.213.4−2.271%17% tgt—000%817%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —25.113.4+11.767%17% tgt—000%817%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR14.611.7+2.961%15% tgt—000%715%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE9.010.0−1.058%13% tgt—000%613%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB2.78.4−5.773%73% car—01173%12%
Ty ChandlerMIN · RB4.15.2−1.115%13% car—0313%24%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR10.65.0+5.693%6% tgt—000%36%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR3.05.0−2.024%6% tgt—000%36%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE14.43.3+11.152%4% tgt—000%24%
Josh OliverMIN · TE8.43.3+5.133%4% tgt—000%24%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR1.51.7−0.25%2% tgt—000%12%
C.J. HamMIN · RB1.71.70.0—2% tgt—000%12%
Derius DavisLAC · WR1.31.7−0.49%2% tgt—000%12%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB0.71.2−0.524%13% car—0213%00%

Team totals: Chargers 48 targets and 15 carries; Vikings 48 targets and 24 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 29.3 pts on 21.0 expected

40 of 47 passing for 405 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

MIN · QB · 26.7 pts on 21.7 expected

32 of 50 passing for 367 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 10 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Keenan Allen Ran hot

LAC · WR · 45.5 pts on 33.8 expected

1 of 1 passing for 49 yards, 1 touchdown; 20 targets (42% of the team's), 18 catches for 215 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 33.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (20).

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Mike Williams Ran hot

LAC · — · 25.1 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (17% of the team's), 7 catches for 121 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Alexander Mattison Volume, no payoff

MIN · RB · 17.5 pts on 24.0 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 32 yards; 20 carries (83% of the team's) for 93 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (7). Season high in carries (20).

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 27.9 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 149 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Joshua Kelley Volume, no payoff

LAC · RB · 2.7 pts on 8.4 expected

1 target (2% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 11 carries (73% of the team's) for 12 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

K.J. Osborn Ran hot

MIN · WR · 10.6 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: K.J. Osborn →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Isaiah Spiller played 24% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
  • Stock down: Mike Williams played 67% of the snaps, down from a 83% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toChargers DVikings D
QBs19.017.0
RBs23.219.4
WRs37.337.4
TEs11.711.5

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

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 34% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +24Cousins → Oliver, 4-yd TD26% → 50%Q2 7:27
  2. −28Herbert → Parham, 1-yd TD62% → 34%Q2 0:47
  3. +23Cousins → Osborn, 36-yd TD7% → 29%Q3 3:01
  4. +45Cousins → Jefferson, 52-yd TD25% → 70%Q4 11:20
  5. −52Herbert → Palmer, 30-yd TD73% → 21%Q4 8:05

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Vikings
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureMinnesota Vikings
64Plays78
77%Pass rate69%
9.1Yds / dropback6.4
2.0Yds / carry5.4
5/11Third downs4/14

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 14 fewer plays but gained 2.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Allen 42% · Williams 17% · Palmer 15%
  • MIN Jefferson 27% · Hockenson 23% · Addison 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Vikings
ResultLACMIN
Touchdowns43
Field goals01
Punts33
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals10

LAC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 12-play, 79-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:00352:17Punt
MINQ1 12:437404:11Fumble
LACQ1 8:3212795:41Touchdown
MINQ1 2:516222:58Punt
LACQ2 14:539224:40Punt
MINQ2 10:135752:46Touchdown
LACQ2 7:273181:25Fumble
MINQ2 6:0211403:54Field goal
LACQ2 2:0810751:21Touchdown
MINQ2 0:474240:47End of half
MINQ3 15:004231:20Punt
LACQ3 13:407592:50Missed FG
MINQ3 10:506113:46Punt
LACQ3 7:043801:11Touchdown
MINQ3 5:538752:52Touchdown
LACQ3 3:01562:54Punt
MINQ3 0:078833:47Touchdown
LACQ4 11:207753:15Touchdown
MINQ4 8:0513735:12Downs
LACQ4 2:535221:06Downs
MINQ4 1:477181:40Interception
LACQ4 0:071-10:07End 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.

Chargers vs Vikings Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Vikings 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 Chargers win
42–131984
Largest Vikings win
39–102019

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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Vikings
ChargersStatVikings
5-12Record7-10
20.4Points per game20.2
329.4Yards per game347.8
5.1Yards per play5.5
23.4Points allowed per game21.3
362.9Yards allowed per game333.2

Chargers and Vikings in Fantasy

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

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chargers vs Vikings Week 3 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–24 in Week 3 of the 2023 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on September 24, 2023. See the Chargers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Vikings?

The final score was Chargers 28, Vikings 24. The Chargers led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 14, Vikings 14.

What happened in the Chargers vs Vikings game?

Los Angeles led 14–10 at halftime to win 28–24. Both teams finished with 475 yards, and the Chargers averaged 7.4 per play. Keenan Allen led all players with 18 catches for 215 yards. The Vikings committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Vikings?

Justin Herbert's 30-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 8:05 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 28–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Vikings?

Keenan Allen led the game with 45.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 3, on 18 catches for 215 yards. Justin Herbert was next with 29.3 (QB1). See Keenan Allen's 2023 game log.

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 40 of 47 for 405 yards and 3 touchdowns. Alexander Mattison (MIN) led in rushing with 20 carries for 93 yards. Keenan Allen (LAC) led in receiving with 18 catches for 215 yards.

How many fantasy points did Keenan Allen score against the Vikings?

Keenan Allen scored 45.5 points in PPR leagues, 36.5 in half-PPR and 27.5 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 3 of the 2023 season, on 18 catches for 215 yards. He drew 42% of his team's targets.

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

Keenan Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 45.5 PPR points on 33.8 xFP (+11.7). Alexander Mattison fell furthest short, with 17.5 points on 24.0 xFP (−6.5). 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 Chargers vs Vikings?

Keenan Allen had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 33.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 45.5. 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 28–24 because they averaged 7.4 yards per play to 6.1 and won the turnover battle 2–1. Justin Herbert's 30-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Vikings?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Vikings gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Chargers won the game.

What was the turning point of Chargers vs Vikings?

Justin Herbert's 30-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 8:05 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 73% to 21%.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Vikings record?

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

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

Before Week 3 of 2023, they last met in the 2021 season on November 14, 2021, when the Vikings beat the Chargers 27–20.

What is the Chargers vs Vikings record since 2021?

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