The 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers journey to the 0-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24. Gametime is 1:00PM ET in a matchup of winless. The two teams recently played on Sunday, November 14, 2021 as the Vikings bested the Chargers 27-20. In their recent match-ups, the Vikings are ahead 6-4.
The Chargers have lost their last 3 games, they have also lost their last 2 games on the road.
The Vikings have lost their last 2 games, and they have also won 9 of their last 11 games at home.
In the odds, the game is even. The over/under is 54.0.
The Chargers are led by Justin Herbert who has thrown for 533 yards, 3 td passes with 0 interceptions this season. Joshua Kelley has barreled for 130 yards with 1 TDs. Keenan Allen has 14 catches for 187 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are paced by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 708 yards, 6 td passes with 1 picks this year. Justin Jefferson has 20 receptions for 309 yards and 0 TDs.
The Chargers are in 3rd in the AFC West while the Vikings are in 3rd in the NFC North.
Justin Herbert is 0-1 as a starter against the Vikings.
The Chargers are among the leaders in total team offense in the league. These are listed among the the lowest in team defense currently in the NFL.
The Chargers enter the game off a defeat to the Tennessee Titans 27-24 while the Vikings arrive after a loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles 34-28.
Next week the Chargers host the the Las Vegas Raiders while the Vikings travel to the Carolina Panthers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (LAC) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: September 24, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: FOX
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 58F; 89% humidity; wind: SE 13 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | MIN | LAC | MIN | ||
| Record | 0-2 | 0-2 | 5-5 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 3-2 | 4-2 | |
| Away Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-3 | 1-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 29.0 | 22.5 | 24.9 | 24.3 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 31.5 | 27.0 | 21.9 | 29.0 | |
| Point Differential | -5 | -9 | +30 | -47 | |
| Yards/Game | 387.5 | 371.5 | 373.1 | 368.6 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 438.5 | 336.0 | 355.6 | 384.9 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 240.5 | 337.0 | 243.8 | 267.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 333.0 | 170.0 | 207.7 | 233.7 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 147.0 | 34.5 | 86.2 | 66.5 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 105.5 | 166.0 | 120.2 | 119.7 | |
| First Downs/Game | 24.5 | 18.5 | 20.0 | 20.3 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 26.0 | 20.0 | 17.9 | 18.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 37.9 | 50.0 | 43.0 | 43.6 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 45.5 | 38.7 | 36.4 | 37.5 | |
| Turnover Margin | +2 | -6 | +5 | -12 | |
| Total Games | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | |
Los Angeles Chargers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Herbert | 50-74 | 533 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Joshua Kelley29130115
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
Keenan Allen14187242
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 64-88 | 708 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Alexander Mattison196209
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
Justin Jefferson20309042
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 14-Nov-21 | 4:05PM | Minnesota Vikings d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 27-20 |
| Sun 15-Dec-19 | 4:05PM | Minnesota Vikings d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 39-10 |
| Sun 27-Sep-15 | 1:02PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. San Diego Chargers | 31-14 |
| Sun 11-Sep-11 | 4:20PM | SAN DIEGO CHARGERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 24-17 |
| Sun 04-Nov-07 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. San Diego Chargers | 35-17 |
| Sun 09-Nov-03 | 4:05PM | SAN DIEGO CHARGERS d. Minnesota Vikings | 42-28 |
| Sun 28-Nov-99 | 1:10PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. San Diego Chargers | 35-27 |
| Sun 07-Nov-93 | 1:00PM | San Diego Chargers d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 30-17 |
| Sun 20-Oct-85 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. San Diego Chargers | 21-17 |
| Sun 02-Sep-84 | 1:00PM | San Diego Chargers d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS | 42-13 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| LAC | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Home Record | 2-2 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 2-2 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 1366-2040 | 67% | 14,622 | 97 | 35 | 107 | 0-1 (1) |
| Kirk Cousins | 3313-4954 | 66.9% | 37,848 | 258 | 106 | 291 | 1-3 (4) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Justin Herbert W-L last 20 games as a starter: 10-10
• Justin Herbert last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-1
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2-1
Player Trends
• Justin Herbert has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Justin Herbert has 4 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Justin Herbert has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Keenan Allen has 8 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Keenan Allen has 10 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Kirk Cousins has 9 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Kirk Cousins has 7 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers: Austin Ekeler (RB) Ankle – Questionable; Joey Bosa (LB) Hamstring – Questionable; Eric Kendricks (LB) Hamstring – Questionable; Daiyan Henley (LB) Hamstring – Questionable; Chris Rumph (LB) Hamstring – Questionable
Minnesota Vikings: Christian Darrisaw (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Garrett Bradbury (C) Back – Questionable; Marcus Davenport (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Jordan Hicks (LB) Shin – Questionable; Josh Metellus (S) Shoulder – Questionable; Jalen Nailor (WR) Hamstring – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: EVEN
• Spread: EVEN
• Over/Under: 54.0
Betting Trends
| Los Angeles Chargers | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-3-1 | 1-3-1 |
| Last 10 ATS | 3-5-2 | 3-6-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 8-2-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Los Angeles Chargers: +3000
• Minnesota Vikings: +7000
Chargers vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: EVEN
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Los Angeles Chargers 29-26