Vikings 10–37 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.4% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.02 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Minnesota Vikings), 45.5% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.52 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-5.42 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (61-J.Redmond) at LAC 26. 44-J.Metellus to LAC 26 for no gain (15-L.McConkey.

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 37–10 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 3–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by …
Game date: 2025-10-23

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37–10 on 2025-10-23. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +16.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	3	7	0	0	10
Los Angeles Chargers	7	14	3	13	0	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3LAC 35

LAC 4

+1LAC 15

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:05TD
Oronde Gadsden II
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
0-6
(4:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 86-O.Gadsden for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Greenard]. PENALTY on LAC-86-O.Gadsden, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:01XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 30
Score
0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:13TD
Kimani Vidal
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
0-13
(13:13) 30-K.Vidal left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:08XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:00FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 35
Score
3-14
(9:00) 16-W.Reichard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:50TD
Ladd McConkey
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
3-20
(:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:45XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
3-21
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:05FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
3-24
(10:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:40TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
9-24
(4:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:36XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
10-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:48TD
Tre' Harris
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
10-30
(12:48) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 9-T.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:42XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
10-31
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:04FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
10-34
(7:04) 11-C.Dicker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:00FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
10-37
(2:00) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.02 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
3Oronde Gadsden II · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
4Kimani Vidal · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
6Tre' Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8Zavier Scott · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 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 (+16.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (-5.42 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (61-J.Redmond) at LAC 26. 44-J.Metellus to LAC 26 for no gain (15-L.McConkey).

Quarterback report card

Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +9.1% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.02 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.259	+0.170
Offensive success rate	37.9%	54.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.258	+0.458
Rush EPA/play	-0.680	+0.021
Defensive EPA/play	-0.170	+0.259
Defensive success rate	45.5%	62.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.17 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +15.00 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -17.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Oronde Gadsden II (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 4:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kimani Vidal (Q2 13:13)
Los Angeles Chargers — Ladd McConkey (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 0:50)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 4:40)
Los Angeles Chargers — Tre' Harris (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 12:48)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 9:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 10:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 7:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 2:00)

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 8 (Q1 4:05); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 30 (Q1 4:01) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 30-K.Vidal left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 13:08) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 16-W.Reichard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:45) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 4:36) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 9-T.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 12:42) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 11-C.Dicker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 86-O.Gadsden for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Greenard]. PENALTY on LAC-86-O.Gadsden, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.76]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to MIN 32 for 16 yards (24-B.St-Juste) [0-D.Henley]. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.60]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 31 for 17 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.12]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:43) — (5:43) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 15-L.McConkey to MIN 17 for 15 yards (7-B.Murphy). PENALTY on MIN-15-D.Turner, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforced at MIN 17. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +1.92]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (61-J.Redmond) at LAC 26. 44-J.Metellus to LAC 26 for no gain (15-L.McConkey). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (61-J.Redmond) at LAC 26. 44-J.Metellus to LAC 26 for no gain (15-L.McConkey). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (No Huddle) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mickens at LAC 33. 27-R.Mickens to LAC 48 for 15 yards (27-J.Mason; 64-B.Brandel). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.26]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. [WPA -3.4% · EPA -3.72]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +3.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · MIN 8 · Score 0-6
(4:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 86-O.Gadsden for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Greenard]. PENALTY on LAC-86-O.Gadsden, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · MIN 30 · Score 0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:13 · MIN 3 · Score 0-13
(13:13) 30-K.Vidal left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:08 · MIN 15 · Score 0-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 9:00 · LAC 35 · Score 3-14
(9:00) 16-W.Reichard 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · MIN 27 · Score 3-20
(:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:45 · MIN 15 · Score 3-21
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · MIN 25 · Score 3-24
(10:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:40 · LAC 4 · Score 9-24
(4:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 3-J.Addison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:36 · LAC 15 · Score 10-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:48 · MIN 6 · Score 10-30
(12:48) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 9-T.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:42 · MIN 15 · Score 10-31
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:04 · MIN 16 · Score 10-34
(7:04) 11-C.Dicker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 27 · Score 10-37
(2:00) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, 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.
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).
Carson Wentz (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2025-10-23?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in Week 8, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Los Angeles Chargers 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — O. Gadsden (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 4:05) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Vidal (Q2 13:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 4:40) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Harris (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 12:48) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 9:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 7:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.4% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.02 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings), 45.5% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-5.42 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-L.McConkey INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (61-J.Redmond) at LAC 26. 44-J.Metellus to LAC 26 for no gain (15-L.McConkey.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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