Minnesota Vikings QB rescue: Three trade targets to save their 2025 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The quarterback situation has reached crisis point.

J.J. McCarthy looked quite healthy when he jumped to avoid Justin Jefferson on the sideline after the All-Pro receiver slid out of bounds following a catch.

Behind 117 rushing yards from Kimani Vidal and three touchdown passes from Justin Herbert, Los Angeles cruised to a 37–10 win over Minnesota to improve to 5–3 on the season. It was a needed response for coach Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers after they suffered a 38–24 loss in Week 7 to the Colts.

The Minnesota Vikings need their best offensive performance of the season to beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.

A dampened Minnesota Vikings offense will seek a spark from a returning offensive weapon when they take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday night.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain and will miss Thursday Night Football against the Chargers. Here’s the latest on his injury, recovery progress,

The injuries have piled up, as we said, but some players are making progress in their return, or have returned altogether. Here is how the injuries and practice status shook down in the report the team released on Wednesday:

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.

The Minnesota Vikings and LA Chargers meet Thursday for a Week 8 game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET.

Can the Minnesota Vikings' defense bounce back against the Chargers after a disappointing performance in Week 7?

Justin Herbert throws three touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Chargers return to winning ways with a 37-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.