Chargers Rout Vikings, Rise to 5-3

The Los Angeles Chargers routed the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 at SoFi Stadium, improving to 5-3 while Minnesota fell to 3-4. Justin Herbert completed 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and an interception and added 62 rushing yards; the Chargers did not punt for the first time since 2021. Los Angeles totaled 207 rushing yards as Kimani Vidal rushed 23 times for 117 yards and a touchdown, and the return of left tackle Joe Alt helped stabilize the offensive line. The Chargers’ defense pressured Minnesota all night, recording multiple sacks and limiting the Vikings to 34 rushing yards, and rookie R.J. Mickens collected a late interception; All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. exited with an ankle injury. The decisive win gives the Chargers momentum and a mini-bye to heal before a Week 10 trip to the Tennessee Titans.