LA Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 8 TNF | 2025 NFL season

The Minnesota Vikings and LA Chargers are both coming off losses and looking to reverse their fortunes on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

The Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 28-22 on Sunday, while the Chargers were defeated 38-24 by the Indianapolis Colts. It was their third loss in their last four games.

Minnesota is 3-3, alternating wins and defeats through six matchups. The team's passing game has been inconsistent, with starter J.J. McCarthy and backup Carson Wentz delivering subpar performances.

LA has had its fair share of setbacks over the past four weeks, after starting the season with three straight wins. The team will aim to keep its playoff hopes alive for the second straight year under Jim Harbaugh with a win at home on Thursday.

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LA Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings projected starting lineup for Week 8 TNF

LA Chargers projected starting lineup

Quarterback Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Here is the LA Chargers' expected lineup on offense against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.

Position	Starter
QB	Justin Herbert
RB	Kimani Vidal
WR	Ladd McConkey
WR	Keenan Allen
WR	Quentin Johnston
TE	Oronde Gadsden II
FB	Scott Matlock
LT	Joe Alt
LG	Zion Johnson
C	Bradley Bozeman
RG	Mekhi Becton
RT	Trey Pipkins III

Below is LA's projected lineup on defense.

Position	Starter
LDE	Justin Eboigbe
NT	Teair Tart
RDE	Naquan Jones
WLB	Tuli Tuipulotu
LLB	Daiyan Henley
RLB	Denzel Perryman
SLB	Khalil Mack
LCB	Donte Johnson
SS	Derwin Jones Jr.
FS	Elijah Molden
RCB	Cam Hart
NB	Tarheeb Still

Let's look at the Chargers' projected special teams lineup.

Position	Starter
PK	Cameron Dicker
P	JK Scott
H	JK Scott
PR	Derius Davis
KR	Darius Davis
LS	Rick Lovato

Minnesota Vikings projected starting lineup

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Here is the Minnesota Vikings' expected lineup on offense against the LA Chargers on Thursday.

Position	Starter
QB	JJ McCarthy
RB	Jordan Mason
WR	Justin Jefferson
WR	Jordan Addison
WR	Jalen Nailor
TE	T.J. Hockenson
LT	Christian Darrisaw
LG	Donovan Jackson
C	Michael Jurgens
RG	Will Fries
RT	Brian O'Neill

Below is Minnesota's projected lineup on defense.

Position	Starter
LDE	Jonathan Allen
NT	Jalen Redmond
RDE	Javon Hargrave
WLB	Jonathan Greenard
LLB	Blake Cashman
RLB	Eric Wilson
SLB	Dallas Turner
LCB	Isaiah Rodgers
SS	Joshua Metellus
FS	Harrison Smith
RCB	Byron Murphy Jr.
NB	Theo Jackson

Let's look at the Vikings' projected special teams lineup.

Position	Starter
PK	Will Reichard
P	Ryan Wright
H	Ryan Wright
PR	Myles Price
KR	Myles Price
LS	Andrew DaPaola

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LA Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings depth chart

LA Chargers depth chart

The Chargers' offensive depth chart is listed below.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Justin Herbert	Trey Lance	-	-
RB	Kimani Vidal	Hassan Haskins (out)	Omarion Hampton (IR)	Najee Harris (IR)
WR	Ladd McConkey	Tre' Harris	-	-
WR	Keenan Allen	Derius Davis	-	-
WR	Quentin Johnston	KeAndre Lambert-Smith	-	-
TE	Oronde Gadsden II	Tucker Fisk	Will Dissly	Tyler Conklin
FB	Scott Matlock	-	-	-
LT	Joe Alt	Austin Deculus	Foster Sarell	Jamaree Salyer
LG	Zion Johnson	-	-	-
C	Bradley Bozeman	Andre James	-	-
RG	Mekhi Becton	Jamaree Salyer	-	-
RT	Trey Pipkins III	Bobby Hart	Foster Sarell	Savion Washington (out)

Here is LA's defensive depth chart.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Justin Eboigbe	Scott Matlock	Da'Shawn Hand (IR)	-
NT	Teair Tart	Jamaree Caldwell	-	-
RDE	Naquan Jones	Otito Ogbonnia (IR)	Josh Fuga (IR)	-
WLB	Tuli Tuipulotu	Kyle Kennard	-	-
LLB	Daiyan Henley	Marlowe Wax	Junior Colson (IR)	-
RLB	Denzel Perryman	Troy Dye	Del'Shawn Phillips	-
SLB	Khalil Mack	Odafe Oweh	Bud Dupree	-
LCB	Donte Jackson	Nikko Reed	Deane Leonard (IR)	Jordan Oladokun (IR)
SS	Derwin Jones Jr.	Tony Jefferson	-	-
FS	Elijah Molden	RJ Mickens	Kendall Williamson	-
RCB	Cam Hart	Benjamin St-Juste	Eric Rogers (IR)	-
NB	Tarheeb Still	Ja'Sir Taylor	-	-

Let's look at the Chargers’ special teams depth chart.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Cameron Dicker	-	-
P	JK Scott	-	-
H	JK Scott	-	-
PR	Derius Davis	Ladd McConkey	KeAndre Lambert-Smith
KR	Derius Davis	KeAndre Lambert-Smith	Hassan Haskins (IR)
LS	Rick Lovato	Josh Harris (IR)	-

Minnesota Vikings depth chart

The Vikings' offensive depth chart is listed below.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	J.J. McCarthy	Carson Wentz	Max Brosmer	-
RB	Aaron Jones Sr.	Jordan Mason	Zavier Scott	Ty Chandler (IR)
WR	Justin Jefferson	Adam Thielen	Rondale Moore (IR)	-
WR	Jordan Addison	Tai Felton	-	-
WR	Jalen Nailor	Myles Price	-	-
TE	T.J. Hockenson	Josh Oliver	Ben Yurosek	Gavin Bartholomew
FB	C.J. Ham (out)	-	-	-
LT	Christian Darrisaw	Justin Skule	-	-
LG	Donovan Jackson	Joe Huber	-	-
C	Michael Jurgens	Blake Brandel	Ryan Kelly (IR)	Zeke Correll (IR)
RG	Will Fries	Joe Huber	-	-
RT	Brian O'Neill	Justin Skule	Walter Rouse	Matt Nelson (IR)

Here is Minnesota's defensive depth chart.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Jonathan Allen	Levi Drake Rodriguez	-	-
NT	Jalen Redmond	-	-	-
RDE	Javon Hargrave	Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins	Elijah Williams	-
WLB	Jonathan Greenard	Chaz Chambliss	Tyler Batty	-
LLB	Blake Cashman	Austin Keys	-	-
RLB	Eric Wilson	Ivan Pace Jr.	Kobe King	Bo Richter
SLB	Andrew Van Ginkel (out)	Dallas Turner	-	-
LCB	Isaiah Rodgers	Jeff Okudah	-	-
SS	Joshua Metellus	-	-	-
FS	Harrison Smith	Jay Ward	-	-
RCB	Byron Murphy Jr.	Dwight McGlothern	-	-
NB	Theo Jackson	Tavierre Thomas	-	-

Let's look at the Vikings’ special teams depth chart.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Will Reichard	-	-
P	Ryan Wright	-	-
H	Ryan Wright	-	-
PR	Myles Price	Adam Thielen	-
KR	Myles Price	Tai Felton	Ty Chandler (IR)
LS	Andrew DaPaola	-	-

How to watch the Chargers vs. Vikings Week 8 game? TV schedule and live stream details

The LA Chargers (4-3) will look to keep pace with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. They will clash with the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on Thursday.

The Chargers offense, led by Justin Herbert, will face a difficult test against the Vikings defense. Herbert is leading all quarterbacks with 1,913 passing yards and 271 passing attempts heading into Week 8.

Here are the details for the Thursday Night Football game, including TV and streaming information.

Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:15 p.m. ET

Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

TV: Exclusively available to watch on Amazon Prime Video

Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter)