The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have issued their second injury reports ahead of their Thursday night matchup at SoFi stadium in LA. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings The Vikings are only doing walk-through practices this week,

With Minnesota Vikings' QB J.J. McCarthy unlikely to play Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers have been made early favorites by oddsmakers.

Just trying to be as smart as possible,’ said Mack, who returned Sunday against the Colts from injured reserve because of a dislocated left elbow.

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The Minnesota Vikings have designated star running back Aaron Jones to return from injured reserve, which simultaneously opens the 21-day practice window for him to return. NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that Jones could return this week against the Los Angeles Chargers on "Thursday Night Football."

The Los Angeles Chargers have a short week ahead of them, with the visiting Minnesota Vikings in town on Thursday. All the better for them to forget about their third loss in four games. The team that opened the season with three consecutive victories over division opponents has fallen out of first in the AFC West.