Justin Herbert throws 3 touchdowns as Chargers dominate Vikings to get back in win column

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Chargers’ 3-0 start, working under Jim Harbaugh, and preview the matchup between Oregon and Penn State.

The Los Angeles Chargers took care of business on "Thursday Night Football," dominating the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, in a game where Justin Herbert shined with three touchdown passes. 

The Chargers had a bounce-back victory after losing to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to improve to 5-3, while the Vikings fell to 3-4 on the year. 

Last week, it was the Chargers who felt the first-half sting, going into the locker room down 21-3. This time, they flipped the script on the Vikings, owning the 21-3 lead and setting the tone for this game from the jump. 

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II (86) catches a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)

It appeared the Chargers would have to play from behind after Herbert was picked off by Isaiah Rodgers for a returned touchdown, but the play was ruled an incomplete pass on the opening drive. Herbert settled down after that and methodically went down the field for a 14-play, 83-yard touchdown drive. 

Tight end Oronde Gadsden II was the recipient of Herbert’s first touchdown pass, as he secured an eight-yard strike for six points. It seems fitting it was Gadsden considering National Tight End’s Day is set for this Sunday – he just got it started a bit early in Week 8. 

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The Chargers continued their touchdown trend on their second drive, but this