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Chargers smoke Vikings, but lose key players to injury
The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the win column with a 37-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. In the win, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns — one each to tight end Oronde Gadsden II, wide receiver Ladd McConkey and rookie wideout Tre’ Harris. Kimani […]
Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
Talk about Vikings vs. Chargers right here with your fellow fans!
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers, October 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video The Los Angeles Chargers face a big matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on a national stage with Thursday Night Football. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread […]
Chargers get good injury news vs. Vikings
The Los Angeles Chargers are warming up for their big Week 8 matchup inside SoFi Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers are excited to have offensive tackle Joe Alt back in action after he was out following an injury he suffered in Week 4 against the New York Giants. Running back Hassan Haskins, tight […]
Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II named Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Truly great performances in the NFL never go unnoticed. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden’s magnificent outing against the Colts this past Sunday was the talk of the football world in the days that followed because, well, how often does a day three rookie go for 164 yards and a touchdown on just seven catches? Especially […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Vikings: Joe Alt’s return could be turning point for Bolts
The Chargers were enjoying one of their best starts to the season in recent memory before they lost left tackle Joe Alt to a high ankle sprain. Since that occurred early on in Week Three’s matchup with the Broncos, the Chargers offense has taken a sharp turn south and hasn’t quite been able to find […]
Chargers vs. Vikings: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The 4-3 Chargers are welcoming the 3-3 Vikings into SoFi Stadium tonight with both teams looking to get back in the win column sooner rather than later. The Bolts need to find a way to toughen up their defense after a string of poor showings and the Vikings will look […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Vikings predictions thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of Chargers-Vikings (Chargers.com) Check out the final Chargers injury report of Week Eight (Chargers.com) What does a path look like for the Chargers to beat the Vikings? (Chargers Wire) Kimani Vidal is a must-start in […]
Chargers Reacts Survey Week 8
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 8, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Chargers-Vikings Final Injury Report: Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins questionable
The Chargers could very well have their healthiest offensive line in weeks with the expected return of both offensives tackles in Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins. For the third consecutive practice, both Alt and Pipkins logged limited workloads, although both Monday and Wednesday were “estimations” instead of full-fledged practices. The only player already ruled out […]
Philip Rivers, Rodney Harrison among former Chargers up for 2026 HoF class
On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their latest group of former NFL players who have been confirmed to move on in their voting process for next year’s class. This year, there are four former Bolts still in the running to be a member of the Class of 2026. For the first time, […]
Chargers-Vikings Tuesday Injury Report: Joe Alt expecting to play in TNF
The Chargers had their first actual practice of their short Week Eight preparation for the Vikings and their injury report essentially copies their estimated report from Monday. The only difference being that defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell was a sudden DNP due to an illness. That will be one name to watch on Wednesday as the […]
Chargers vs. Vikings By The Numbers: Carson Wentz to start again
It’s a short week for the 4-3 Chargers who will welcome the 3-3 Vikings into SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off losses. The Bolts were handled at home against the Colts and the Vikings were exploited through the air by Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense. Minnesota is once again starting […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out Tuesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers are excited after Oronde Gadsden’s breakout game (Chargers.com) Five key things to know about the Chargers’ Week Eight opponent (Chargers Wire) Re-ranking every pick from the […]
Chargers sign RB Trayveon Williams to practice squad
On Tuesday afternoon, he Chargers announced a trio of roster transactions. First, the team is placing defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia on IR with an elbow injury he sustained this past Sunday against the Colts. In a corresponding move to fill his spot on the active roster, the team is signing long snapper Rick Lovato. In […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts fall after blowout loss
The Chargers were on the wrong end of a beatdown inside their own stadium this past Sunday at the hands of the Colts. The defense was non-existent in the first half and was only marginally better after halftime. Offensively, Justin Herbert threw for 420 yards and three scores but that somehow wasn’t enough after throwing […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out Monday’s estimated injury report (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Thursday Night Football (Chargers.com) Matchups to watch this week in Chargers-Vikings (Chargers Wire) The Bolts losing Caleb Murphy was an avoidable mistake (Bolt […]
Chargers-Vikings Monday Injury Report: OT Joe Alt limited
As they do every time a team plays on Thursday Night Football, the Chargers posted an injury report that’s described “estimated,” or rather an injury report made up of names of what they would have expected if they actually went through a real practice. In all, nine players were on the estimated report. Defensive tackle […]
2 winners, 1 massive loser from Chargers-Colts: Passing attack overshadowed by defensive blunder
The Chargers were dominated at home by the Colts. “Charger Power” unfortunately did not help the team despite playing in front of their home fans and a halftime ceremony to honor former tight end Antonio Gates. It was a tough watch for most of the day, outside of Herbert’s passing that led to two big […]
Best and worst PFF grades from Chargers-Colts: Defenders need not look
The Chargers defense barely put up a fight against the Colts as Indy scored a touchdown on each of their first three drives of the game. They slowed down a bit as the game went on but 38 points is no joke. Unsurprisingly, the Bolts defense had zero players grade above 70.0. Offensively they had […]
Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 8 vs. Vikings
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to get back in the win column as they host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. The Vikings are going into the game with a 3-3 record after falling to the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles at home, which is part of the reason why […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Colts (Chargers.com) TE Oronde Gadsden had a career day vs. the Colts (Chargers.com) Five more takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Colts on Sunday (Chargers Wire) Did Sunday’s loss reveal a […]
Chargers defense falls apart vs. Colts
The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the loss column after falling 38-24 against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 inside SoFi Stadium. The Chargers surrendered a touchdown to running back Jonathan Taylor on the opening drive and had to play from behind throughout the entire game. While they responded with a field goal, the […]
Chargers-Colts Game Recap: Bolts blown out at home 38-24 behind Jonathan Taylor’s 3 TDs
The Colts were a runaway train on offense before coming to SoFi Stadium in Week Seven. That train arrived in Los Angeles jacked up with nitrous and a full blown rocket ship strapped to the roof. After averaging 32.3 points per game prior to Sunday, the Colts improved on that number by scoring 38 points […]
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