Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 28–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2023-09-24
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–24 on 2023-09-24. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +16.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(2:55) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-J.Metellus].
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(7:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [36-J.Taylor]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(2:11) 1-G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:50) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Allen pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:55TD Dylan ParhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 6-0
(2:55) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-J.Metellus].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:51XP Cameron DickerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:33TD Josh OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 7-6
(7:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [36-J.Taylor]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:27XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:11FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 7-10
(2:11) 1-G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:50TD Dylan ParhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 13-10
(:50) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:47TD Cameron DickerPoints+7
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:01TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 49
- Score
- 20-10
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Allen pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:53XP Cameron DickerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 21-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:09TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 36
- Score
- 21-16
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:01XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 21-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:30TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 52
- Score
- 21-23
(11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:20XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 21-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:11TD Josh PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 27-24
(8:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:05XP Cameron DickerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 28-24
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.48 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2
Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +13.39 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.97 EPA/play
- 6Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 7
Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+16.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (-5.07 EPA): (6:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 43 for 4 yards (58-J.Hicks). FUMBLES (58-J.Hicks), RECOVERED by MIN-58-J.Hicks at LAC 45.
Biggest single play (+5.84 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 58 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.65 total EPA- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 50 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +14.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +16.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 45.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.401 | +0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.720 | -0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.0% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Josh Oliver (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Kyle Allen pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-J.Metellus].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 2:51) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 7:33); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 7:27) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) 1-G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:47) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 49 (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Allen pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 5:53) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 3:01) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 52 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:20); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 8:05) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 9-K.Murray (31-N.Niemann) at LAC 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 25-J.Kelley up the middle to LAC 24 for no gain (90-J.Bullard). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 18-J.Jefferson (43-M.Davis) [97-J.Bosa]. Penalty on MIN-18-J.Jefferson, Illegal Shift, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 43 for 4 yards (58-J.Hicks). FUMBLES (58-J.Hicks), RECOVERED by MIN-58-J.Hicks at LAC 45.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 9-K.Murray (31-N.Niemann) at LAC 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:55 · MIN 3 · Score 6-0
(2:55) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-J.Metellus]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:51 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:33 · LAC 4 · Score 7-6
(7:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [36-J.Taylor]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:27 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:11 · LAC 5 · Score 7-10
(2:11) 1-G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · MIN 1 · Score 13-10
(:50) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 0:47 · MIN 15 · Score 14-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:01 · MIN 49 · Score 20-10
(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Allen pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:53 · MIN 15 · Score 21-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:09 · LAC 36 · Score 21-16
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:01 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · LAC 52 · Score 21-23
(11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack]. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 11:20 · LAC 15 · Score 21-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · MIN 30 · Score 27-24
(8:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · MIN 15 · Score 28-24
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2023-09-24?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-24 in Week 3, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 28, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 2:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Oliver (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 7:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (K. Allen pass) (Q3 6:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 3:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 11:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 8:11) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 2:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 55.2% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.65 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 80.0% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +16.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-5.07 EPA): (6:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 43 for 4 yards (58-J.Hicks). FUMBLES (58-J.Hicks), RECOVERED by MIN-58-J.Hicks at LAC 45..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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