The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 5-3 with their win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football, and they're sitting just behind the Denver Broncos, who are 5-2. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are still very much in the mix at 4-3.

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor reveals his top NFL DFS picks for Chargers vs. Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football'

Aaron Jones has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury. Here's what to know about his status for "Thursday Night Football."

Vikings running back Aaron Jones may return from his injury for Thursday Night Football against the Chargers.

A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,

The Minnesota Vikings go on the road for Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams are coming off disappointing performances on Sunday. The Chargers started off 3-0 with impressive wins over the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler believes that the rumors about a Kirk Cousins trade to the Vikings is just a "convenient talking point".