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,

Minnesota finished 14-3 last season. The Vikings already have four losses this season after Thursday's listless performance in Los Angeles.

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.

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

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