For the NFL Week 8 'Thursday Night Football' game of Vikings vs. Chargers, the model is leaning Over the total, projecting 45 total points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. See what it is at SportsLine.

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.

The Vikings' defense did not play well against the Eagles in Week 7, but they do not have time to dwell on it.

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

The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-3 on the 2025 NFL season Sunday after a tough loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, and while Jalen Hurts put together a historic showing for the Birds, the NFC North team was left with big questions after a critical play in the game was called back without any reasoning.

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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.