Preview the Week 8 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Just trying to be as smart as possible,” says Mack, who played only 12 of 60 defensive snaps in the loss to the Colts on Sunday after missing four games with a dislocated elbow.

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Vikings are sticking with quarterback Carson Wentz for at least one more game, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday, citing a short week of preparation before Minnesota plays Thursday night in Los Angeles against the Chargers.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers opened the 2025 season with three straight wins including takedowns of AFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City. Life was good for Jim Harbaugh and his team. The balance of power in the division, if not also the conference appeared to be shifting.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/chargers as Chargers top NFL overreactions as Jim Harbaugh's team heads for emergency status.