Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to shake off disappointing losses when they meet for a pivotal Week 8 "Thursday Night Football" showdown at SoFi Stadium in southern California.

Tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and L.A. Chargers could dictate the rest of the season for both franchises.

The Minnesota Vikings need their best offensive performance of the season to beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.

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The best-case scenario is for Darrisaw and O'Neill to play, which would give the Vikings four of the five original starters on the offensive line. But one has to think Minnesota will proceed with caution Thursday night, especially if they're aiming to put J.J. McCarthy back in at quarterback next week against the Detroit Lions.

Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz is approaching what could be the final game of his career on Thursday night against the Chargers.