Justin Herbert and Kimani Vidal lead the Chargers to a 37-10 victory over the Vikings.

At SoFi Stadium , the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in a game where Justin Herbert 's precision and Kimani Vidal 's ground game set the tone from the start. The Angels controlled the pace of the game from the first quarter and didn't allow the visitors to find any opportunities to react.

The Chargers ' offense showed its strength from the opening drive. After a stumbling start, Herbert regained his confidence and connected with Oronde Gadsden II to open the scoring. A few minutes later, Vidal made a deep run that extended the lead to 14-0. The Vikings could barely respond with a Will Reichard field goal, their only score of the first half.

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Before halftime, Herbert connected with Ladd McConkey again in the end zone, making the score 21-3 at halftime. Every Chargers play seemed to flow quickly, while the Vikings, led by Kevin O'Connell , couldn't hold the ball for more than three consecutive plays and accumulated errors and penalties.

In the third quarter, Minnesota's mistakes became more evident. A Joshua Metellus interception offered a respite, but the Vikings' offense was unable to capitalize. Cameron Dicker extended the lead with a field goal, and although Carson Wentz connected with Jordan Addison for the visiting team's first touchdown, Herbert immediately responded with a pass to Tre Harris , virtually securing the Chargers' victory.

The fourth quarter was an extension of the Angels' dominance. Vidal maintained control of the running game, while the defense limited Wentz 's every attempt, suffering multiple sacks and tipped passes. The Vikings' penalties also hampered their ability to react, halting drives and making it easier for the opposition. Khalil Mack and Jonathan Greenard constantly pressured, limiting the Minnesota quarterback's deep attempts.

With this win, the Chargers improve to 5-3 and move closer to the Denver Broncos , the current AFC West leaders at 5-2, cementing themselves as contenders in the division. The Vikings, meanwhile, fall to 3-4 and remain in last place in the NFC North, with questions about their ability to adjust ahead of their upcoming matchups.

The game also saw an unexpected development: an NFL referee was treated by paramedics after colliding with a 307-pound lineman during the game, although he reportedly did not suffer serious injuries.