The Vikings still have Jefferson locked up through 2028, but contracts don’t mean much if a player wants out. Minnesota already lost Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in free agency, both of whom are thriving elsewhere. Now rookie J.J. McCarthy could be the next hope. Reports suggest he might start next Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

Wentz, who sported a large brace on his left shoulder, took five sacks and several more hits and was seen wincing throughout the night. Wentz, filling in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle), finished 15 for 27 for 144 yards. The Vikings managed just 34 rushing yards compared to the Chargers' 207. Minnesota has lost three of four.

Former Clemson safety R.J. Mickens stepped up in primetime, recording his first interception and proving he’s ready for a bigger role in Los Angeles.

What's in store for Week 8? Here's the full schedule: Week 8 kicks off at SoFi Stadium on Thursday Night Football, as Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings (3-3) visit Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3).

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their worst loss of the season on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rams-Jaguars airs exclusively on NFL Network on Sunday, Oct. 19, with play-by-play announcer Rich Eisen, analyst Kurt Warner and sideline reporter Sara Walsh on the call. Mike Pereira serves as rules analyst.

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season, with the 49ers defeating the Texans and the Cowboys beating the Broncos.

The New Orleans Saints are bound to trade away a few of their stars this season. They're one of the worst teams in football and their rebuild is just getting st

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.