2023 · Week 3
Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings
Sep 24, 2023 · U.S. Bank Stadium · dome · sportturf
Recap
Los Angeles Chargers defeated Minnesota Vikings 28–24. It was an upset by ScoutIndex's numbers — Chargers had just a 41% chance going in. Chargers improve to 1-2; Vikings fall to 0-3. Justin Herbert paced the offense with 405 passing yards and 3 TDs; 11 rushing yards.
Team stats
| LAC | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | First downs | 22 |
| 484 | Total yards | 497 |
| 454 | Passing yards | 367 |
| 30 | Rushing yards | 130 |
| 41/48 | Comp / Att | 32/50 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Sacks taken | 4 |
Scoring & key plays
- Q1(2:55) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-J.Metellus].
- Q111-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Q2(7:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [36-J.Taylor]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Q21-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- Q2(2:11) 1-G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- Q2(:50) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Q211-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Q3(10:54) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Q3(6:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Allen pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Q311-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Q3(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Q31-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- Q4(11:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
- Q41-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- Q4(8:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Q411-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Box score
LAC
Passing
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 40/47 | 405 | 3 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | 1/1 | 49 | 1 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Car | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua Kelley | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Spiller | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | 18 | 20 | 215 | 0 |
| Mike Williams | 7 | 8 | 121 | 1 |
| Josh Palmer | 4 | 7 | 66 | 1 |
| Gerald Everett | 6 | 6 | 30 | 0 |
| Joshua Kelley | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Donald Parham | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Derius Davis | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
MIN
Passing
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 32/50 | 367 | 3 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | Car | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | 20 | 93 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | 3 | 27 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Tgt | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 7 | 13 | 149 | 1 |
| Alexander Mattison | 5 | 7 | 32 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 8 | 11 | 78 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 6 | 8 | 52 | 0 |
| K.J. Osborn | 1 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| Ty Chandler | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| C.J. Ham | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brandon Powell | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |