The NFL handed out significant fines to Minnesota Vikings defenders Dallas Turner and Blake Cashman for actions against the Chargers.

Teams looking to get back on track meet when the Minnesota Vikings battle the Los Angeles Chargers on 'Thursday Night Football.' Minnesota dropped a 28-22 decision to NFC East-leading Philadelphia on Sunday,

J.J. McCarthy will make his return to the lineup Sunday, but with Carson Wentz out for the season, the Vikings are expected to be active at the deadline.

Justin Herbert is one of the best gunslingers in football when facing the blitz, and we expect the Chargers pivot to shine alongside slot wideout Ladd McConkey when they take the field in prime time.

The BriefThe Minnesota Vikings and Gophers, playing less than 72 hours apart, both suffered blowout losses this week.The Vikings lost at the Chargers 37-10 on Thursday Night Football. The Gophers lost at Iowa 41-3 on Saturday.

CBS Sports NFL expert Will Brinson shares his favorite bets and props for Thursday's contest between Minnesota and Los Angeles

Carson Wentz took a beating against the Chargers. As the future of the Vikings looked on from the sidelines, Wentz was allowed to fail on Thursday.

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

The Augustana football team used a strong defensive effort to knock off Northern State 27-14 on Saturday afternoon at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The Vikings move

Vikings vs. Chargers predictions, expert picks, and for Thursday Night Football on October 23. Minnesota picks Los Angeles' mediocre defense apart.

On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster. It means the Vikings will have only two quarterbacks available at Detroit — second-year first-rounder J.J. McCarthy and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.