Overview
- DraftKings lists Los Angeles as a 3-point favorite over Minnesota for Thursday night, with a -155 moneyline for the Chargers, +130 for the Vikings, and a 44.5 total.
- Carson Wentz is slated to start for the Vikings as J.J. McCarthy continues his ankle recovery, maintaining Minnesota’s recent depth chart order at quarterback.
- Justin Herbert enters on strong passing form, including 420 yards in Week 7 and multiple 300-yard games this season, spotlighting a high-volume Chargers air attack.
- PFF identifies Dallas as the week’s top riser on the strength of CeeDee Lamb’s return and Jadeveon Clowney’s defensive impact, while CBS’ betting power ratings leave the Packers and Eagles outside the top six.
- Six teams are on bye in Week 8 — Cardinals, Jaguars, Lions, Rams, Raiders, Seahawks — and QB updates include Bryce Young ruled out and Jayden Daniels’ hamstring status uncertain.