The Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings kick off NFL Week 8 on "Thursday Night Football." Here's everything you need to know for tonight's game

With quarterback J.J. McCarthyexpected to be ready for a “full week” of practice ahead of a potential return Nov. 2 at the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that the reeling Vikings (3-4) may also have both starting tackles.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was optimistic on the health status of star left tackle Christian Darrisaw on Friday.

The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their worst loss of the season on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.

When the Lions return from the bye and host the Minnesota Vikings, they can expect to face J.J. McCarthy as Minnesota's starting QB

J.J. McCarthy is in position to return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter next week in Detroit against the Lions. McCarthy has missed five games with a high ankle sprain. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday morning that he “feels positive” about where McCarthy is from a health standpoint.

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz showed plenty of emotion on the sidelines in a "TNF" loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The New York Jets were aggressive in picking up an additional linebacker that the Minnesota Vikings initially drafted.