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Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings

Week 3Final

Los Angeles Chargers 28, Minnesota Vikings 24, Final

Los Angeles Chargers
Minnesota Vikings

Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victory sealed by late pick in end zone

At U.S. Bank Stadium

Score by quarter
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MIN0107724

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-24 in Week 3 on September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Justin Herbert threw for 405 yards for the Los Angeles Chargers; Kirk Cousins threw for 367 for the Minnesota Vikings.

How it happened

  1. Q2 2:08Greg Joseph drills a 23-yard field goal to put Minnesota ahead 10-7, capping a 14-play, 40-yard drive in 3:54.LAC 40.5% · MIN 59.5%
  2. Q2 6:11Jordan Hicks recovers Joshua Palmer’s fumble for Minnesota, flipping the Vikings from 46.1% to 57.2% win probability as the game stays tied 7-7.LAC 42.8% · MIN 57.2%
  3. Q2 7:27Josh Oliver hauls in Kirk Cousins’ 4-yard touchdown pass, tying Minnesota and Los Angeles at 7. The Vikings’ chances rise from 41.8% to 48.6% after a 6-play, 71-yard drive in 2:46.LAC 51.4% · MIN 48.6%
  4. Q1End of the first quarter: Los Angeles leads Minnesota 7-0. The Chargers have been far more efficient, averaging 0.16 EPA per play to Minnesota’s -0.35.
  5. Q1 2:51Justin Herbert finds Donald Parham Jr. for a 3-yard touchdown, putting the Chargers up 7-0. Los Angeles finishes a 12-play, 64-yard drive in 5:41, and its chances rise from 65.8% to 67.6%.LAC 67.6% · MIN 32.4%
  6. Q1 8:41Alohi Gilman recovers T.J. Hockenson’s fumble for Los Angeles, swinging the Chargers’ chances from 44.7% to 52%; the game remains tied 0-0.LAC 52% · MIN 48%

Play by play

Drive chart

Showing: Los Angeles Chargers, Q4 0:06 · End of game

LACMINJ.Herbert kneels to LAC 19 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Los Angeles Chargers: Punt4 plays · 5 yds · 2:06 · Started Q1 15:00 at LAC 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at LAC 25(Shotgun) J.Kelley up the middle to LAC 27 for 2 yards (J.Hicks).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 14:282nd & 8 at LAC 27(Shotgun) J.Kelley left end pushed ob at LAC 31 for 4 yards (A.Evans). PENALTY on LAC-R.Slater, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 27 - No Play.-10 yds−0.98 EPA
    4. Q1 14:082nd & 18 at LAC 17(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to LAC 24 for 7 yards (J.Metellus; C.Bynum).7 yds0.00 EPA
    5. Q1 13:303rd & 11 at LAC 24(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to LAC 30 for 6 yards (C.Bynum).6 yds−2.09 EPA
  2. Minnesota Vikings: Fumble6 plays · 31 yds · 4:02 · Started Q1 12:43 at MIN 43Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:54Took overJ.Scott punts 27 yards to MIN 43, Center-J.Harris, downed by LAC-N.Niemann.
    2. Q1 12:431st & 10 at MIN 43A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 45 for 2 yards (S.Joseph; N.Williams).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 12:042nd & 8 at MIN 45A.Mattison left end to LAC 42 for 13 yards (K.Murray, D.James).13 yds+1.11 EPA
    4. Q1 11:231st & 10 at LAC 42A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 36 for 6 yards (T.Tuipulotu).6 yds+0.43 EPA
    5. Q1 10:402nd & 4 at LAC 36A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 28 for 8 yards (D.James; N.Niemann).8 yds+0.71 EPA
    6. Q1 10:031st & 10 at LAC 28A.Mattison left end to LAC 26 for 2 yards (N.Williams).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    7. Q1 9:212nd & 8 at LAC 26K.Cousins pass short left to J.Oliver to LAC 26 for no gain (K.Murray).−4.82 EPA
  3. Los Angeles Chargers: Touchdown12 plays · 64 yds · 5:41 · Started Q1 8:32 at LAC 21Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 8:41Took over(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to T.Hockenson to LAC 17 for 9 yards (A.Gilman; K.Murray). FUMBLES (A.Gilman), RECOVERED by LAC-A.Gilman at LAC 17. A.Gilman to LAC 21 for 4 yards (J.Addison).
    2. Q1 8:321st & 10 at LAC 21(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to LAC 29 for 8 yards (H.Smith).8 yds+0.65 EPA
    3. Q1 7:532nd & 2 at LAC 29(Shotgun) J.Kelley left tackle to LAC 33 for 4 yards (J.Hicks, A.Evans).4 yds+1.30 EPA
    4. Q1 7:201st & 10 at MIN 43(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete short left to K.Allen.−1.87 EPA
    5. Q1 7:162nd & 10 at LAC 33(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to M.Williams to LAC 38 for 5 yards (J.Hicks; A.Evans).5 yds+0.04 EPA
    6. Q1 6:303rd & 5 at LAC 38(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to LAC 45 for 7 yards (B.Murphy).7 yds+1.19 EPA
    7. Q1 5:581st & 10 at LAC 45(Shotgun) J.Herbert scrambles left guard to MIN 43 for 12 yards (A.Evans).12 yds+0.64 EPA
    8. Q1 5:201st & 10 at MIN 43(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to J.Palmer to MIN 40 for 3 yards (J.Metellus; H.Smith).3 yds−0.17 EPA
    9. Q1 4:452nd & 7 at MIN 40(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to G.Everett to MIN 31 for 9 yards (B.Murphy).9 yds+1.17 EPA
    10. Q1 4:051st & 10 at MIN 31(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to Q.Johnston pushed ob at MIN 28 for 3 yards (A.Evans).3 yds−2.53 EPA
    11. Q1 3:312nd & 7 at LAC 35(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete short right to J.Palmer (B.Murphy).+1.73 EPA
    12. Q1 3:273rd & 7 at MIN 28(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep right to K.Allen pushed ob at MIN 3 for 25 yards (M.Blackmon).25 yds+3.06 EPA
    13. Q1 2:511st & Goal at MIN 3(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [J.Metellus].C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-J.Scott.LAC 7, MIN 0+0.82 EPA
  4. Minnesota Vikings: Punt7 plays · 22 yds · 2:51 · Started Q1 2:51 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 2:51Took overC.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 2:511st & 10 at MIN 25K.Cousins pass short left to A.Mattison to MIN 30 for 5 yards (K.Murray).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 2:032nd & 5 at MIN 30A.Mattison left guard to MIN 31 for 1 yard (S.Joseph; N.Williams). MIN-A.Mattison was injured during the play.1 yd−0.49 EPA
    4. Q1 1:423rd & 4 at MIN 31(Shotgun) PENALTY on LAC-M.Fox, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 31 - No Play.5 yds+1.04 EPA
    5. Q1 1:201st & 10 at MIN 36T.Chandler left end to MIN 48 for 12 yards (D.James).12 yds+0.59 EPA
    6. Q1 0:391st & 10 at MIN 47K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to T.Chandler (J.Taylor).−0.49 EPA
    7. Q1 0:322nd & 10 at MIN 48(Shotgun) T.Chandler left guard to LAC 46 for 6 yards (K.Murray).6 yds+0.15 EPA
    8. Q1 0:103rd & 4 at LAC 46(Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at MIN 47 for -7 yards (J.Bosa).-7 yds−3.00 EPA
  5. Los Angeles Chargers: Punt9 plays · 22 yds · 4:32 · Started Q2 14:53 at LAC 20Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 15:00Took overR.Wright punts 53 yards to end zone, Center-A.DePaola, Touchback.
    2. Q2 14:531st & 10 at LAC 20(Shotgun) J.Kelley right tackle to LAC 20 for no gain (B.Murphy; D.Hunter).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q2 14:202nd & 10 at LAC 20(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short middle to M.Williams to LAC 29 for 9 yards (B.Murphy).9 yds+0.82 EPA
    4. Q2 13:403rd & 1 at LAC 29(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to G.Everett pushed ob at LAC 31 for 2 yards (A.Evans).2 yds+0.99 EPA
    5. Q2 13:041st & 10 at LAC 43(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to M.Williams.−1.26 EPA
    6. Q2 12:592nd & 10 at LAC 31(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to D.Davis to LAC 34 for 3 yards (J.Metellus).3 yds−0.27 EPA
    7. Q2 12:173rd & 7 at LAC 34(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to LAC 43 for 9 yards (A.Evans) [D.Wonnum]. FUMBLES (A.Evans), and recovers at LAC 43.9 yds+1.53 EPA
    8. Q2 11:331st & 10 at LAC 43(Shotgun) I.Spiller right guard to LAC 44 for 1 yard (I.Pace).1 yd−0.95 EPA
    9. Q2 10:572nd & 9 at LAC 35(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete short right to K.Allen (C.Bynum).−0.15 EPA
    10. Q2 10:543rd & 9 at LAC 44(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to G.Everett to LAC 42 for -2 yards (D.Hunter) [D.Wonnum].-2 yds−2.29 EPA
  6. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown6 plays · 71 yds · 2:46 · Started Q2 10:13 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 10:21Took overJ.Scott punts 33 yards to MIN 25, Center-J.Harris, fair catch by B.Powell.
    2. Q2 10:131st & 10 at MIN 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Mattison to MIN 33 for 8 yards (N.Niemann).8 yds+0.70 EPA
    3. Q2 9:372nd & 2 at MIN 33K.Cousins pass deep right to J.Jefferson to LAC 46 for 21 yards (M.Davis).21 yds+0.89 EPA
    4. Q2 9:111st & 10 at LAC 46(No Huddle) K.Cousins pass deep right to J.Jefferson to LAC 12 for 34 yards (J.Taylor).34 yds+2.12 EPA
    5. Q2 8:321st & 10 at LAC 12K.Cousins pass short right to J.Mundt to LAC 10 for 2 yards (T.Tuipulotu). PENALTY on LAC-T.Tuipulotu, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 12 - No Play.5 yds+0.58 EPA
    6. Q2 8:091st & Goal at LAC 7A.Mattison left end to LAC 4 for 3 yards (S.Matlock).3 yds+0.01 EPA
    7. Q2 7:272nd & Goal at LAC 4Josh Oliver 4 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)LAC 7, MIN 7+1.53 EPA
  7. Los Angeles Chargers: Fumble2 plays · 14 yds · 1:16 · Started Q2 7:27 at LAC 25Score after the drive: 7–7
    1. Q2 7:27Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 7:271st & 10 at LAC 25(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to M.Williams to LAC 32 for 7 yards (B.Murphy).7 yds+0.46 EPA
    3. Q2 6:512nd & 3 at LAC 32(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to Q.Johnston to LAC 39 for 7 yards (C.Bynum).7 yds−4.46 EPA
  8. Minnesota Vikings: Field goal14 plays · 40 yds · 3:54 · Started Q2 6:02 at LAC 45Score after the drive: 7–10
    1. Q2 6:11Took over(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to J.Palmer to LAC 43 for 4 yards (J.Hicks). FUMBLES (J.Hicks), RECOVERED by MIN-J.Hicks at LAC 45.
    2. Q2 6:021st & 10 at LAC 45A.Mattison left tackle to LAC 38 for 7 yards (D.James).7 yds+0.56 EPA
    3. Q2 5:332nd & 3 at LAC 38(No Huddle) K.Cousins pass short right to C.Ham to LAC 31 for 7 yards (N.Niemann).7 yds+0.55 EPA
    4. Q2 4:571st & 10 at LAC 31K.Cousins pass incomplete short left [S.Joseph]. PENALTY on MIN-K.Cousins, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 31.-10 yds−1.82 EPA
    5. Q2 4:532nd & 20 at LAC 41(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Addison. PENALTY on LAC-M.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LAC 41 - No Play.16 yds+2.19 EPA
    6. Q2 4:471st & 10 at LAC 25A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 17 for 8 yards (K.Murray). PENALTY on MIN-E.Ingram, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 25 - No Play.-10 yds−1.11 EPA
    7. Q2 4:261st & 20 at LAC 35K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Jefferson pushed ob at LAC 10 for 25 yards (A.Samuel).25 yds+1.59 EPA
    8. Q2 3:461st & 10 at LAC 15(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Addison.−0.28 EPA
    9. Q2 3:412nd & Goal at LAC 10(Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-B.O'Neill, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 10 - No Play.-5 yds+0.33 EPA
    10. Q2 3:412nd & Goal at LAC 3(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to A.Mattison.−1.42 EPA
    11. Q2 3:373rd & Goal at LAC 15(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Mattison to LAC 6 for 9 yards (D.James). PENALTY on LAC-D.James, Unnecessary Roughness, 3 yards, enforced at LAC 6.12 yds+2.78 EPA
    12. Q2 3:091st & Goal at LAC 3A.Mattison left tackle to LAC 5 for -2 yards (N.Williams, A.Gilman). Los Angeles Chargers challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)-2 yds−0.75 EPA
    13. Q2 2:202nd & Goal at LAC 3K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to K.Osborn (A.Samuel).−0.66 EPA
    14. Q2 2:153rd & Goal at LAC 3(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to A.Mattison (J.Bosa).−0.25 EPA
    15. Q2 2:084th & Goal at LAC 5G.Joseph 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-R.Wright.LAC 7, MIN 10−1.52 EPA
  9. Los Angeles Chargers: Touchdown10 plays · 60 yds · 1:21 · Started Q2 2:08 at LAC 25Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q2 2:08Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 2:081st & 10 at LAC 25(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to LAC 32 for 7 yards (C.Bynum).7 yds+0.46 EPA
    3. Q2 2:002nd & 3 at LAC 32(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen pushed ob at LAC 38 for 6 yards (M.Blackmon).6 yds+0.28 EPA
    4. Q2 1:571st & 10 at LAC 38(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to G.Everett pushed ob at MIN 49 for 13 yards (M.Blackmon).13 yds+0.59 EPA
    5. Q2 1:481st & 10 at MIN 49(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to MIN 40 for 9 yards (B.Murphy).9 yds+0.88 EPA
    6. Q2 1:312nd & 1 at MIN 40(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to M.Williams to MIN 35 for 5 yards (A.Evans).5 yds−0.26 EPA
    7. Q2 1:101st & 10 at MIN 35(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep left to J.Palmer ran ob at MIN 6 for 29 yards. Penalty on MIN-A.Evans, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.29 yds+1.88 EPA
    8. Q2 1:061st & Goal at MIN 6(Shotgun) J.Kelley left tackle to MIN 3 for 3 yards (H.Phillips, M.Blackmon).3 yds−0.03 EPA
    9. Q2 1:002nd & Goal at MIN 3(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to G.Everett pushed ob at MIN 1 for 2 yards (M.Blackmon).2 yds−0.15 EPA
    10. Q2 0:563rd & Goal at MIN 1W.Clapp reported in as eligible. J.Kelley right guard to MIN 1 for no gain (J.Bullard; I.Pace).−0.34 EPA
    11. Q2 0:474th & Goal at MIN 1J.Herbert pass short middle to D.Parham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-J.Scott.LAC 14, MIN 10+2.52 EPA
  10. Minnesota Vikings: Punt8 plays · 23 yds · 2:00 · Started Q2 0:46 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q2 0:47Took overC.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 0:461st & 10 at MIN 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to T.Hockenson pushed ob at MIN 33 for 8 yards (A.Samuel).8 yds+0.62 EPA
    3. Q2 0:412nd & 2 at MIN 33(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to T.Hockenson to MIN 42 for 9 yards (J.Taylor).9 yds+0.09 EPA
    4. Q2 0:231st & 10 at MIN 42(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to T.Hockenson to MIN 49 for 7 yards (M.Davis).7 yds−0.40 EPA
    5. Q2 0:002nd & 3 at MIN 35(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left.−1.10 EPA
    6. Q3 15:00C.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    7. Q3 15:001st & 10 at MIN 25A.Mattison left tackle to MIN 40 for 15 yards (A.Gilman).15 yds+0.88 EPA
    8. Q3 14:381st & 10 at MIN 40(No Huddle) A.Mattison left tackle to MIN 48 for 8 yards (M.Davis).8 yds+1.77 EPA
    9. Q3 14:002nd & 2 at LAC 35(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson.−0.76 EPA
    10. Q3 13:523rd & 2 at LAC 36(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Jefferson [T.Tuipulotu].−3.42 EPA
  11. Los Angeles Chargers: Missed field goal7 plays · 61 yds · 2:45 · Started Q3 13:39 at LAC 4Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q3 13:46Took overR.Wright punts 46 yards to LAC 6, Center-A.DePaola, out of bounds.
    2. Q3 13:391st & 10 at LAC 6(Shotgun) J.Kelley left tackle to LAC 9 for 3 yards (A.Evans; D.Wonnum).3 yds−0.35 EPA
    3. Q3 13:072nd & 7 at LAC 9(Shotgun) PENALTY on LAC-D.Parham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 9 - No Play.-5 yds−0.36 EPA
    4. Q3 12:492nd & 12 at LAC 4(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep right to M.Williams to LAC 39 for 35 yards (B.Murphy). Minnesota challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)35 yds+2.36 EPA
    5. Q3 12:231st & 10 at LAC 39(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to MIN 36 for 25 yards (A.Evans).25 yds+1.47 EPA
    6. Q3 11:411st & 10 at MIN 36(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to MIN 35 for 1 yard (B.Murphy).1 yd−1.75 EPA
    7. Q3 11:042nd & 9 at LAC 43(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete short left to J.Palmer [I.Pace].−0.61 EPA
    8. Q3 11:003rd & 9 at LAC 44(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete short left to Q.Johnston (B.Murphy).−3.32 EPA
  12. Minnesota Vikings: Punt7 plays · 11 yds · 3:40 · Started Q3 10:50 at MIN 43Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q3 10:54Took overC.Dicker 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Harris, Holder-J.Scott.
    2. Q3 10:501st & 10 at MIN 43A.Mattison right guard to MIN 44 for 1 yard (T.Tuipulotu, N.Niemann).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 10:182nd & 9 at MIN 44(No Huddle) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Mattison to MIN 48 for 4 yards (K.Murray) [M.Fox].4 yds−0.15 EPA
    4. Q3 9:443rd & 5 at MIN 48(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson to LAC 46 for 6 yards (M.Davis).6 yds+1.15 EPA
    5. Q3 9:201st & 10 at LAC 46(No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-E.Cleveland, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 46 - No Play.-5 yds−0.49 EPA
    6. Q3 8:551st & 15 at MIN 49(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to T.Hockenson to LAC 41 for 10 yards (K.Murray).10 yds+0.62 EPA
    7. Q3 8:242nd & 5 at LAC 41A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 40 for 1 yard (T.Tuipulotu).1 yd−0.49 EPA
    8. Q3 7:473rd & 4 at LAC 40(Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at LAC 46 for -6 yards (M.Fox).-6 yds−3.34 EPA
  13. Los Angeles Chargers: Touchdown3 plays · 65 yds · 1:10 · Started Q3 7:03 at LAC 20Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q3 7:10Took overR.Wright punts 46 yards to end zone, Center-A.DePaola, Touchback.
    2. Q3 7:031st & 10 at LAC 20(Shotgun) I.Spiller up the middle to LAC 26 for 6 yards (A.Evans; P.Jones).6 yds+0.23 EPA
    3. Q3 6:222nd & 4 at LAC 26(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep left to K.Allen pushed ob at MIN 49 for 25 yards (Th.Jackson).25 yds+1.42 EPA
    4. Q3 5:531st & 10 at MIN 49(Shotgun) K.Allen pass deep right to M.Williams for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-J.Scott.LAC 21, MIN 10+4.41 EPA
  14. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 60 yds · 2:51 · Started Q3 5:52 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 5:53Took overC.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 5:521st & 10 at MIN 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep middle to T.Hockenson to MIN 46 for 21 yards (D.James).21 yds+1.17 EPA
    3. Q3 5:201st & 10 at MIN 46(No Huddle) K.Cousins sacked at MIN 41 for -5 yards (S.Joseph).-5 yds−1.01 EPA
    4. Q3 4:502nd & 15 at MIN 41(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Addison to MIN 45 for 4 yards (M.Davis).4 yds−0.29 EPA
    5. Q3 4:263rd & 11 at MIN 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins scrambles left tackle to LAC 45 for 10 yards (D.James). PENALTY on LAC-M.Davis, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 45.15 yds+2.06 EPA
    6. Q3 4:001st & 10 at LAC 40K.Cousins pass short right to T.Chandler to LAC 36 for 4 yards (A.Samuel).4 yds+0.11 EPA
    7. Q3 3:202nd & 6 at LAC 36K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Jefferson [T.Tuipulotu].−2.39 EPA
    8. Q3 3:143rd & 6 at MIN 35(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson [T.Tuipulotu]. Penalty on MIN-E.Ingram, Offensive Holding, declined.+1.65 EPA
    9. Q3 3:014th & 6 at LAC 36(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to K.Osborn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-R.Wright.LAC 21, MIN 17+4.53 EPA
  15. Los Angeles Chargers: Punt5 plays · 6 yds · 2:46 · Started Q3 3:01 at LAC 25Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 3:01Took overG.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 3:011st & 10 at LAC 25(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short middle to K.Allen to LAC 39 for 14 yards (C.Bynum) [H.Phillips].14 yds+0.82 EPA
    3. Q3 2:271st & 10 at LAC 39J.Herbert pass short left to K.Allen to LAC 42 for 3 yards (H.Smith). PENALTY on LAC-T.McKitty, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 41.-8 yds−0.84 EPA
    4. Q3 2:011st & 18 at LAC 31(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to M.Williams to LAC 42 for 11 yards (H.Phillips). LAC-M.Williams was injured during the play.11 yds+0.65 EPA
    5. Q3 1:342nd & 7 at LAC 42(Shotgun) J.Kelley left end pushed ob at LAC 40 for -2 yards (C.Bynum).-2 yds−0.89 EPA
    6. Q3 0:533rd & 9 at LAC 40(Shotgun) J.Herbert sacked at LAC 30 for -10 yards (D.Hunter). FUMBLES (D.Hunter), and recovers at LAC 31.−1.68 EPA
  16. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown9 plays · 68 yds · 3:47 · Started Q3 0:07 at MIN 17Score after the drive: 21–24
    1. Q3 0:15Took overJ.Scott punts 52 yards to MIN 17, Center-J.Harris, fair catch by B.Powell.
    2. Q3 0:071st & 10 at MIN 17A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 31 for 14 yards (J.Woods, N.Niemann).14 yds+0.72 EPA
    3. Q4 15:001st & 10 at MIN 31A.Mattison left guard to MIN 37 for 6 yards (N.Niemann). PENALTY on MIN-B.O'Neill, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 31 - No Play.-10 yds−0.87 EPA
    4. Q4 14:361st & 20 at MIN 21(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Addison to MIN 32 for 11 yards (A.Samuel).11 yds+0.45 EPA
    5. Q4 14:022nd & 9 at MIN 32(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Addison to MIN 36 for 4 yards (M.Davis).4 yds−0.09 EPA
    6. Q4 13:233rd & 5 at MIN 36(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Addison to MIN 42 for 6 yards (M.Davis).6 yds+1.46 EPA
    7. Q4 12:441st & 10 at MIN 48K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Addison (A.Samuel).−0.83 EPA
    8. Q4 12:392nd & 10 at MIN 42(Shotgun) A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 48 for 10 yards (N.Niemann).10 yds+1.04 EPA
    9. Q4 12:111st & 10 at LAC 48K.Cousins sacked at MIN 48 for -4 yards (T.Tuipulotu).-4 yds−0.94 EPA
    10. Q4 11:202nd & 14 at MIN 48(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [K.Mack].G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-R.Wright. PENALTY on LAC-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.LAC 21, MIN 24+5.29 EPA
  17. Los Angeles Chargers: Touchdown8 plays · 60 yds · 3:15 · Started Q4 11:20 at LAC 25Score after the drive: 28–24
    1. Q4 11:20Took overG.Joseph kicks 60 yards from MIN 40 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 11:201st & 10 at LAC 25(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen pushed ob at LAC 46 for 21 yards (A.Evans). Penalty on MIN-B.Murphy, Defensive Holding, declined.21 yds+1.17 EPA
    3. Q4 11:021st & 10 at LAC 46(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to J.Kelley to MIN 49 for 5 yards (I.Pace; J.Metellus).5 yds+0.08 EPA
    4. Q4 10:252nd & 5 at MIN 49(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short left to G.Everett to MIN 43 for 6 yards (J.Metellus, H.Smith). FUMBLES (H.Smith), ball out of bounds at MIN 43.6 yds+0.50 EPA
    5. Q4 9:531st & 10 at MIN 43(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep right to K.Allen to MIN 20 for 23 yards (B.Murphy). PENALTY on LAC-K.Allen, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 43 - No Play.-10 yds+0.71 EPA
    6. Q4 9:351st & 20 at MIN 30(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to J.Palmer.−2.19 EPA
    7. Q4 9:292nd & 20 at LAC 47(Shotgun) J.Kelley left end to 50 for 3 yards (I.Pace).3 yds−0.41 EPA
    8. Q4 8:513rd & 17 at 50(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep middle to K.Allen to MIN 30 for 20 yards (J.Hicks).20 yds+2.98 EPA
    9. Q4 8:051st & 10 at MIN 30(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass deep left to J.Palmer for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Harris, Holder-J.Scott.LAC 28, MIN 24+2.98 EPA
  18. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs12 plays · 73 yds · 5:07 · Started Q4 8:04 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 28–24
    1. Q4 8:05Took overC.Dicker kicks 65 yards from LAC 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 8:041st & 10 at MIN 25A.Mattison left tackle to MIN 26 for 1 yard (K.Mack).1 yd−0.90 EPA
    3. Q4 7:342nd & 9 at MIN 17(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to T.Hockenson [S.Matlock].−0.19 EPA
    4. Q4 7:303rd & 9 at MIN 26(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Addison to MIN 42 for 16 yards (R.Layne). PENALTY on LAC-R.Layne, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 42.31 yds+2.85 EPA
    5. Q4 7:091st & 10 at LAC 43K.Cousins pass short right to J.Addison ran ob at LAC 32 for 11 yards.11 yds+0.90 EPA
    6. Q4 6:491st & 10 at LAC 32(No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Mattison to LAC 26 for 6 yards (K.Murray).6 yds+0.36 EPA
    7. Q4 6:132nd & 4 at LAC 26(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to LAC 23 for 3 yards (A.Samuel).3 yds+0.07 EPA
    8. Q4 5:523rd & 1 at LAC 23(No Huddle) A.Mattison left tackle to LAC 20 for 3 yards (A.Gilman).3 yds+0.32 EPA
    9. Q4 5:131st & 10 at LAC 20T.Chandler right tackle to LAC 11 for 9 yards (N.Niemann).9 yds+0.88 EPA
    10. Q4 4:282nd & 1 at LAC 11(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson pushed ob at LAC 3 for 8 yards (M.Davis).8 yds+0.73 EPA
    11. Q4 4:231st & Goal at LAC 3A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 1 for 2 yards (A.Gilman).2 yds+0.08 EPA
    12. Q4 3:402nd & Goal at LAC 1A.Mattison left guard to LAC 2 for -1 yards (K.Murray, A.Johnson).-1 yd−2.37 EPA
    13. Q4 3:013rd & 2 at LAC 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson.−4.04 EPA
  19. Los Angeles Chargers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 22 yds · 1:07 · Started Q4 2:53 at LAC 2Score after the drive: 28–24
    1. Q4 2:57Took over(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Jefferson (M.Davis). Penalty on MIN-J.Jefferson, Illegal Shift, declined.
    2. Q4 2:531st & 10 at LAC 2(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to LAC 15 for 13 yards (B.Murphy).13 yds+0.49 EPA
    3. Q4 2:111st & 10 at LAC 15(Shotgun) J.Kelley left end to LAC 17 for 2 yards (J.Hicks).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    4. Q4 2:002nd & 8 at LAC 17(Shotgun) J.Kelley up the middle to LAC 14 for -3 yards (D.Hunter).-3 yds−1.03 EPA
    5. Q4 1:573rd & 11 at LAC 14(Shotgun) J.Herbert pass short right to K.Allen to LAC 24 for 10 yards (B.Murphy).10 yds+1.39 EPA
    6. Q4 1:514th & 1 at LAC 24J.Kelley up the middle to LAC 24 for no gain (J.Bullard). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.−4.32 EPA
  20. Minnesota Vikings: Interception6 plays · 18 yds · 1:28 · Started Q4 1:40 at LAC 24Score after the drive: 28–24
    1. Q4 1:46Took over(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to K.Osborn.
    2. Q4 1:402nd & 10 at LAC 24(No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Mattison up the middle to LAC 25 for -1 yards (S.Joseph).-1 yd−1.14 EPA
    3. Q4 1:023rd & 11 at LAC 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to J.Addison (A.Samuel) [M.Fox]. MIN-J.Jefferson was injured during the play. PENALTY on LAC-M.Davis, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 25 - No Play.5 yds+1.43 EPA
    4. Q4 0:551st & 10 at LAC 20(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to T.Hockenson (A.Gilman). MIN-T.Hockenson was injured during the play. PENALTY on MIN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20.-5 yds−1.06 EPA
    5. Q4 0:512nd & 15 at LAC 25(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to B.Powell ran ob at LAC 20 for 5 yards (A.Samuel).5 yds−0.22 EPA
    6. Q4 0:473rd & 10 at LAC 20(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to T.Hockenson pushed ob at LAC 15 for 5 yards (N.Niemann).5 yds+0.38 EPA
    7. Q4 0:414th & 5 at LAC 15(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to T.Hockenson to LAC 6 for 9 yards (R.Layne) [K.Mack].9 yds−3.41 EPA
  21. Los Angeles Chargers: End of game1 play · -1 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 0:06 at LAC 20Score after the drive: 28–24
    1. Q4 0:12Took over(Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right intended for T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by K.Murray (N.Niemann) at LAC 0. Touchback.
    2. Q4 0:061st & 10 at LAC 20J.Herbert kneels to LAC 19 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.41 EPA

Box score

Los Angeles Chargers: Passing
Justin HerbertQB40/47405301123.8
Keenan AllenOutWR1/149100158.3
Minnesota Vikings: Passing
Kirk CousinsQB32/5036731497.7
Los Angeles Chargers: Rushing
Justin HerbertQB2115.5012
Joshua KelleyRB11121.104
Isaiah SpillerRB273.506
Minnesota Vikings: Rushing
Kirk CousinsQB11010.0010
Alexander MattisonRB20934.7015
Ty ChandlerInjured reserveRB3279.0012
Los Angeles Chargers: Receiving
Keenan AllenOutWR1820215025
Joshua KelleyRB11505
Mike WilliamsWR78121149
Gerald EverettTE6630013
Joshua PalmerWR4766130
Quentin JohnstonWR231007
Donald Parham Jr.TE22423
Derius DavisQuestionableWR11303
Minnesota Vikings: Receiving
Alexander MattisonRB573209
T.J. HockensonTE81178021
Justin JeffersonOutWR713149152
Jordan AddisonWR6852016
Ty ChandlerInjured reserveRB12404
Josh OliverInjured reserveTE22414
C.J. HamFB11707
K.J. OsbornWR1336136
Brandon PowellWR11505
Los Angeles Chargers: Defense
Kenneth Murray Jr.LB980111
Nick NiemannLB850001
Michael DavisCB880001
Derwin James Jr.QuestionableS750000
Asante Samuel Jr.CB660002
Alohi GilmanS530001
Sebastian Joseph-DayDT421200
Tuli TuipulotuQuestionableLB441100
Nick WilliamsDT420100
Ja'Sir TaylorInjured reserveCB220001
Raheem LayneS220000
Khalil MackLB110000
Austin JohnsonDT100000
Joey BosaDE111101
Scott MatlockInjured reserveFB110000
Morgan FoxDE111100
JT WoodsS110000
Minnesota Vikings: Defense
Akayleb EvansCB1170000
Byron Murphy Jr.CB1090002
Jordan AddisonWR110000
Cam BynumS650101
Joshua MetellusS620000
Jordan HicksLB650000
Mekhi BlackmonCB540000
Danielle HunterDE431200
Ivan Pace Jr.QuestionableLB420000
Harrison SmithS420000
Harrison PhillipsDT220000
Jonathan BullardInjured reserveDT210000
DJ WonnumQuestionableLB100000
Theo JacksonS110000
Patrick Jones IIQuestionableLB100000
Los Angeles Chargers: Kicking
Cameron DickerPK0/104
Minnesota Vikings: Kicking
Greg JosephKR1/1233