Chargers’ Offensive Star Power Will Be Tested by Vikings’ Exotic Defenses on Thursday Night
- Thursday night at 8:15 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings visit the Los Angeles Chargers, with betting markets listing Los Angeles as the favorite for Week 8 Thursday Night Football.
- With J.J. McCarthy inactive Thursday due to an ankle injury, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed veteran Carson Wentz will start, praising Wentz's fast recovery.
- Chargers third-down offense clashes with Vikings defense led by Brian Flores, while Justin Herbert has thrown 289 yards in his recent career-high game.
- Sportsbooks are offering promos like $300 at DraftKings and FanDuel, and $10 b at BetMGM, with Dimers' model giving Chargers a 63% win probability.
- Both teams, coming off losses last week to the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts, face a quick three-day turnaround before this primetime matchup with playoff positioning on the line.
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Two Struggling Teams Look To Get Right As Vikings Take On Chargers
Vikings vs. Chargers, 8:15 ETWe've reached the start of Week 8 in the National Football League. Thursday Night Football has received significantly better matchups since they moved the games over to Amazon Prime. To be honest, I'm not sure that this is the best matchup we've seen this season, but not everything can be gold. It would also help if one of the teams had its original starting quarterback. Either way, when it comes to football, I'm wat…
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