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McCarthy has been sidelined since Week 3 with an ankle injury, but is expected to return for next Sunday’s game against Detroit.

J.J. McCarthy Is the Vikings’ Last Hope to Save Their Season

Matt Verderame

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

5 ugly takeaways from the Vikings' embarrassing loss to the Chargers

Joe Nelson

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Oct 23, 2025

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns in the Chargers’ comfortable win over the Vikings on Thursday.

How a Pivotal Call Reversal Changed the Chargers’ Fortunes for the Better

Gilberto Manzano

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at SoFi Stadium.

Vikings blasted by Herbert, Chargers in disastrous primetime stinker

Will Ragatz

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) is carted off the field after an injury against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium.

A roundup of the Vikings' injuries in their ugly first half vs. Chargers

Will Ragatz

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Oct 23, 2025

Isaiah Rodgers appeared to have a pick-six but it didn't stand on review.

Vikings have early pick-six against Chargers reviewed and overturned

Will Ragatz

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Oct 23, 2025

Chargers’ Justin Herbert suffers cheap shot, torches Vikings as revenge

Chris Roling

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Oct 23, 2025

Christian Darrisaw playing against the Steelers in Week 4.

Vikings' inactive report vs. Chargers includes good and bad news on OL

Will Ragatz

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Oct 23, 2025

The Vikings plan to start quarterback J.J. McCarthy against the Lions, assuming he is recovered from a high ankle sprain.

J.J. McCarthy’s Development and Where the QB Stands With the Vikings

Albert Breer

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Oct 23, 2025

J.J. McCarthy has missed the Vikings' last four games with a high ankle sprain.

J.J. McCarthy Injury Timeline: When Vikings Expect to Get QB Back

Mike Kadlick

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Oct 23, 2025

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Insider stops short of saying J.J. McCarthy is 'expected' to return in Week 9

Joe Nelson

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Oct 23, 2025

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the ball against Green Bay Packers in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Fantasy Football Impact: Aaron Jones Returns to the Vikings in Week 8 TNF vs Chargers

Thomas Carelli

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Oct 23, 2025

Vikings running back Aaron Jones will return for "Thursday Night Football" vs. the Chargers.

Will Aaron Jones Play vs. Chargers? Vikings RB's Status for 'TNF' Revealed

Madison Williams

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden (86) enters the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Perfect Week 8 TNF FanDuel DFS Showdown Lineup: Oronde Gadsden II Has Great Value

Thomas Carelli

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Oct 23, 2025

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) runs the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gameday injury updates on Vikings' Aaron Jones, Christian Darrisaw

Joe Nelson

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Oct 23, 2025

The Colts are two-touchdown favorites against the Titans in NFL Week 8.

NFL Week 8 ATS Picks for Every Game (Colts Will Cover Massive Spread vs. Titans in AFC South Duel)

Iain MacMillan

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 5, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) celebrates with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 bold predictions for Thursday night's Vikings-Chargers showdown

Joe Nelson

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Jordan Mason, Ladd McConkey, and 3 Other Underdog Props For Chargers vs. Vikings

Gray Deyo

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Oct 23, 2025

Why Los Angeles Chargers will beat Vikings, why they won’t, and a prediction

Chris Roling

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Oct 23, 2025

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