Overview
- Kickoff is Thursday, Oct. 23 at SoFi Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
- Sportsbooks price the Chargers as a short favorite at roughly -2 to -2.5, with moneyline near -145 to -160 and totals around 43.5–44.5.
- Projections lean toward Los Angeles, including about a 60% win probability from ESPN and a SportsLine model that tilts Over with roughly 45 points.
- The Chargers are 4-3 after a 38-24 loss at Indianapolis, while the Vikings are 3-3 following a 28-22 setback to Philadelphia.
- Los Angeles features a top passing attack led by league-leading passer Justin Herbert and a defense boosted by Khalil Mack's return, while Minnesota counters with a top-10 defense and steady production from Justin Jefferson.