The Chargers currently have Najee Harris and the first-rounder Hampton on injured reserve, with Hampton expected to miss more than the minimum of four games. Fourth-string backup Hassan Haskins is also hurt, leaving Kimani Vidal and four practice squad members as the only help at running back.

The Los Angeles Chargers debuted some new threads for their Thursday Night Football contest against the Minnesota Vikings.

Kickoff between the Chargers and the Vikings is at 8:15 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, airing on Amazon Prime Video. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert took a wicked late shot at the hands of a Minnesota Vikings defender on Thursday night. Herbert popped back up and fired a touchdown to rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden a few plays later.

A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,

Ahead of Week 8's "Thursday Night Football" matchup, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers announced some final pre-game roster moves: The Minnesota Vikings travel to SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Chargers on "Thursday Night Football," opening Week 8 in primetime.

Find out how to watch the NFL Week 8 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings, as well as the latest odds and updated injury report.

The Vikings' inactive report ahead of tonight's game against the Chargers in Los Angeles includes good and bad news on their offensive line. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw is active and will play. However, right tackle Brian O'Neill is inactive and will not. Both came into this game questionable due to knee injuries.