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Week 8 of the NFL season brings an exciting primetime clash between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. With both teams seeking momentum at the midseason mark, the game at SoFi Stadium promises to deliver high stakes and intriguing matchups on both sides of the ball.
How to watch the game
Fans eager to tune in can catch all the action live on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Kickoff Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
TV Broadcast: Local channels
Live Stream: Amazon Prime Video (available for FREE via a trial of Amazon Prime)
This matchup is part of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football slate, giving fans a national spotlight to watch two teams looking to assert themselves after inconsistent starts to the season.
Key players to watch
Minnesota Vikings: OLB Dallas Turner
All eyes will be on Dallas Turner, the second-year linebacker who has been thrust into a starting role after Pro Bowl edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel was sidelined by a lingering neck injury. Selected 17th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Turner has displayed flashes of his potential but is still searching for consistency.
After a challenging battle against the Philadelphia Eagles’ veteran tackle Lane Johnson, Turner will look to make a stronger impact against a Chargers offensive line dealing with multiple injuries. With only 1.5 sacks in six games, this matchup presents an opportunity for Turner to disrupt Justin Herbert’s rhythm and help the Vikings defense maintain their high pressure rate of 23%.
Los Angeles Chargers: WR Keenan Allen
For the Chargers, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is on the verge of a major franchise milestone. Allen needs eight receptions to surpass former teammate Antonio Gates (955 catches) and become the Chargers’ all-time leader in receptions.
Allen’s history against Minnesota suggests he could reach that mark this week — he has recorded eight or more catches in five of his last six games versus the Vikings. Coming off a season-high performance of 11 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts, Allen’s chemistry with Herbert will be central to the Chargers’ offensive success.
Prediction: A low-scoring defensive battle
While past meetings between these teams have often produced high-scoring contests, current trends point in the opposite direction. Both offenses are averaging just 15.0 points per game, while their defenses rank among the NFL’s elite in creating pressure — the Chargers at 21% and the Vikings at 23%.
Given both teams’ struggles in the red zone and on third-down conversions, this matchup could shape up as a gritty, defensive showdown rather than an offensive showcase.
Prediction: Vikings 20, Chargers 17
Expect a close, low-scoring contest where turnovers and special teams could decide the outcome.
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