Chargers Rout Vikings 37-10; Herbert 3 TDs

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers routed the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night, snapping a slump and improving to 5-3. The Chargers dominated early, building a 21-3 halftime lead as Herbert engineered three first-half touchdown drives. Kimani Vidal rushed for 117 yards, rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II had five catches for 77 yards and a score, and Keenan Allen surpassed 11,000 career receiving yards while Cameron Dicker added field goals. Minnesota struggled to move the ball, managing few first downs and yards while QB Carson Wentz came under heavy pressure and was sacked five times as Los Angeles' defense forced turnovers and sealed the win.