Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is in line to start for the Falcons in Week 8 when they take on the Dolphins.

Those Chargers have lost three of their last four, spoiling a 3-0 start to the season that included a sweep of the AFC West. Last week, the Chargers took a brutal loss to Indianapolis while the AFC’s top seed was up for grabs.

The Chargers and Vikings are set to kick off Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on "Thursday Night Football." Here are the best bets for that contest.

Justin Herbert is one of the best gunslingers in football when facing the blitz, and we expect the Chargers pivot to shine alongside slot wideout Ladd McConkey when they take the field in prime time.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell took most of the blame for Minnesota's 27-point loss to the Chargers on Thursday and expects to hand the ball back to quarterback J.J. McCarthy as part of the rebound plan.

The Minnesota Vikings entered their week 8 matchup vs the LA Chargers beat up with injury issues, and they left even worse off.

Live coverage of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

Behind Justin Herbert's three touchdown passes, the Chargers dominated the Vikings, 37-10, on Thursday Night Football. Here were the highlights!