A pivotal officiating review left fans and analysts stunned during Thursday’s Minnesota Vikings-Los Angeles Chargers clash after a game-changing call drew heavy scrutiny

A controversial officiating decision overshadowed the early stages of Thursday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers.

The Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night was one of the ugliest performances of the Kevin O'Connell era, which is now almost halfway through its fourth season. But does it rise all the way to the top of that list?

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Los Angeles Chargers over the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in the NFL on Thursday.The Vikings, who fell to 3-4, responded with Carson Wentz flipping a four-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison to lift the Vikings within 24-10.

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But the NFL replay center's decision to overturn an early pick-six by Minnesota's Isaiah Rodgers led to a 14-point swing that sent the game spiraling out of control for the visiting team. Just four minutes into the contest,

Vikings right tackle, the Salesianum star, is returning after missing the previous game with a knee injury. O'Neill, who's in his eighth season, all with the Vikings who made him their second-round draft pick, was listed as questionable for the game. He was injured against the Steelers on Sept. 28.

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

The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to bounce back in Week 8 with a road trip out west to the Los Angeles Chargers for a tough matchup. They will be going against Jim Harbaugh, who was once linked to the Vikings' head coaching job but stayed at Michigan before eventually heading to the Chargers.