Teams looking to get back on track meet when the Minnesota Vikings battle the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. Minnesota dropped a 28-22 decision to NFC East-leading Philadelphia on Sunday, while Los Angeles was beaten 38-24 by AFC South-leading Indianapolis. The Vikings (3-3), fourth in the NFC North, are 2-1 on the road this season. The Chargers (4-3), second in the AFC West, are just 2-2 on their home field in 2025. Minnesota RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is active after missing the last four games, while Los Angeles OT Joe Alt (ankle) is also active after missing the last two contests.
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Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Vikings lead the all-time series 8-7, including three wins in the past four meetings. The Chargers are 3-point favorites in the latest Vikings vs. Chargers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over-under for total points scored is 44.5, a 2-point increase from opening at 42.5. The Chargers are at -181 on the money line (risk $181 to win $100), with the Vikings at +150 (risk $100 to win $150).
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