US EditionVikings get embarrassed in blowout loss to Chargers in primetime
- The Minnesota Vikings experienced a significant defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers, losing 37-10 at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025, marking a rare embarrassing loss under Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.
- Quarterback Carson Wentz struggled, leading to an inability to maintain offensive momentum, while Justin Herbert excelled for the Chargers, showcasing their dominance.
- The Vikings scored their only touchdown late in the game after a series of penalties, but their comeback attempt fell short as the Chargers quickly responded to secure their lead.
- The Vikings' lack of fight was evident, contrasting sharply with their typical performance under O'Connell, as noted in the commentary on their past defeats.
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Vikings get embarrassed in blowout loss to Chargers in primetime
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Not often under Kevin O’Connell have the Vikings looked completely lifeless. The culture the head coach has worked so hard to build in Minnesota is hinged on operating the same regardless of circumstance. Some of the stinkers that stand out include the 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, the 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2023, and the 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in 2024. There might be a few others that fit t…
The Minnesota Vikings hit hard in the NFL's Thursday Night Game of Week 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers at 10:37. Head coach Kevin O'Connell then spoke about the quarterback situation.
Al Michaels & Kirk Herbstreit Took Turns Taking Vicious Shots At Carson Wentz During Vikings’ Embarrassing ‘TNF’ Loss To Chargers
Carson Wentz (Photo via Amazon Prime Video) Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit took turns taking shots at Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz during their ugly blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Coming off a frustrating and sloppy 28-22 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, the Vikings got nothing going in their road game against a banged-up Chargers team. With J.J. McCarthy on the sideline for h…
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