The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center.
The difference in strength of schedule should play a role in tonight’s game. Minnesota has played the Bears, Falcons, Bengals, Steelers, Browns, and the Eagles. That isn’t exactly murderer’s Row. On the flip side, the Chargers faced the Chiefs, Raiders, Broncos, Giants, Commanders, Dolphins, and Colts.
Jordan Mason will have some help tonight as Aaron Jones is back in the lineup. Mason has averaged 4.5 yards per carry on 84 attempts and has four rushing touchdowns. If you can name the Chargers running back, more power to you.
This game figures to come down to the Chargers scoring in the red zone. If they can, Justin Herbert and company should be able to outpace Wentz and the Vikings in a potential high-scoring game. We’ll say Chargers 27, Vikings 21.
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