Chargers-Vikings: Injuries Cloud Week 8

The Week 8 Thursday Night Football opener matches the Los Angeles Chargers against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium, with LA a roughly 2–3.5-point favorite as both teams try to halt recent swoons. Justin Herbert, who leads the NFL in passing yards, will face a Vikings defense strong in red‑zone stops and third‑down efficiency, while Minnesota counters with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Vikings are expected to start veteran Carson Wentz with J.J. McCarthy inactive, and they could be without RB Aaron Jones, which would boost Jordan Mason's role. The Chargers remain banged up on both lines (left tackle Joe Alt is trending toward playing) and are thin at running back, with Kimani Vidal expected to see work. Bettors and fantasy players are focused on game lines and player props (total around 44.5) ahead of kickoff.