SportsLine expert Emory Hunt has revealed his Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers picks for 'Thursday Night Football'

The Chargers led wire-to-wire, outgaining the Vikings by a massive disparity of 419 yards to 164. Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and adding 62 yards on the ground.

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

The Minnesota Vikings receive strong words from Jared Allen before their matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 9.

The Minnesota Vikings may be without tackle Christian Darrisaw and running back Aaron Jones against the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.

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 over 50% of the time. See what it is at SportsLine.

Adrian Peterson has been arrested after allegedly driving while under the influence…TMZ has learned. According to online records, Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas around 10 AM local time Sunday. He was booked on one charge of DWI and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves led by Justin Jefferson and fill-in QB Carson Wentz tonight in a Thursday Night Football showdown.

If the Vikings lose on Sunday, Minnesota drops to 3-5 and will look like sellers at the trade deadline. Sunday's game is definitely a tipping point for the Vikings. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/vikings as Where the Vikings stand in the NFC playoff picture heading into Week 9.