Chargers vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Los Angeles gets bounce-back victory in dominating Minnesota, 37-10

An all-encompassing effort from Los Angeles, which moves to 5-3. Minnesota limps home (literally) at 3-4.

Wentz fired high over the middle, and that's a major no-no. The Vikings quarterback was looking for Justin Jefferson, who was open, but the throw sailed badly. R.J. Mickens had a catching practice interception -- the first pick of his career -- and this one is all but over.

Welcome to the (NFL) end zone, Tre Harris! The second-round rookie wide receiver has his first career touchdown courtesy of a 6-yard pass from Justin Herbert. Herbert's up to three passing touchdowns on the night, and he did a great job extending the play on this one, and Harris did a great job extending with him.

The Vikings' defense has no answers. Kimani Vidal is up to 95 yards on the ground, and Herbert has another 62 on just seven carries, all of them scrambles. Brian Flores' undermanned unit is simply getting gashed; Los Angeles is yet to punt.

The Chargers have 158 yards rushing through three quarters. The Vikings have 18. Don't need much analysis there.

It certainly wasn't pretty, but the Vikings finally took advantage of the Justin Herbert interception, with Carson Wentz finding Jordan Addison for a touchdown. 

The Vikings offense appeared to bogged down in the red zone -- sound familiar? -- and manage only a field goal. But the Chargers were whistled for 12 men on the field, and Kevin O'Connell elected to put his offense back on the field.

Then it appeared Minnesota would get nothing after Wentz was sacked on fourth and goal, but Benjamin St.-Juste got flagged for illegal contact, again giving Wentz and co. new life.

Last week, the Vikings got into the red zone six times and found the end zone just once. It's been a major, major issue, but this time, somehow, they convert.

Things were looking dire for the Vikings -- and they still may be -- but at least they have some hope. Jalen Redmond tipped a Justin Herbert pass, and Josh Metellus picked it off. Minnesota's offense takes over at the Chargers' 26-yard line and needs to cash in with a touchdown.

The Vikings look like a team very much in need of some extra rest. Carson Wentz just took his fourth sack of the night, this one via Khalil Mack, and up 24-3, the Chargers will get the ball back and look to churn more clock. Kimani Vidal is starting to find some running room, and he's up to 55 yards from scrimmage on the night.

The Chargers are just shredding this Vikings defense right now, and Justin Herbert's beautiful 27-yard pass to Ladd McConkey is the latest example. McConkey simply ran past Jeff Okudah, and Herbert rarely misses these types of opportunities.

Carson Wentz has a large brace-like contraption on his left shoulder, which has been injured for a few weeks, and he appears to be in a lot of pain after trying to chase down a ball that was batted into the air.

Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie who has thrown four NFL passes, all in mop-up duty, would be next in line if Wentz misses time. J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is the emergency third quarterback.

Cameron Dicker, whose 94.6% field goal percentage is highest in NFL history, just missed a 49-yard field goal attempt. it's his first miss of the season. Maybe it's the break the Vikings needed.

Derwin James has been excellent this season, so the news that he's questionable to return due to an ankle injury is a tough blow. Making it tougher? His fellow safety, Tony Jefferson, is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.

On the Vikings' side, Christian Darrisaw (knee) and Josh Oliver (foot) are questionable to return. The Vikings are already without Brian O'Neill, so losing Darrisaw would be a brutal development.

Will Reichard just made a 54-yard field goal to get the Vikings on the board, and it's 14-3, Chargers.

The Chargers are already excellent through the air. Now they have the ground game going, too. Justin Herbert ripped off a couple of runs for first downs, and Kimani Vidal churned his way into the end zone on a 3-yard run, and the Chargers lead 14-0.

Seven of the eight plays on that drive were runs, and the Vikings are in trouble early.

Chargers guard Mekhi Becton (knee) is questionable to return. The free agent acquisition from the Eagles has been replaced by Foster Sarell. The Chargers are already without Austin Deculus and Jamaree Salyer on their offensive line.

The Chargers might just have found their next standout tight end. One week after a seven-catch, 164-yard, one-touchdown performance, Oronde Gadsden II scores the opening touchdown of the game.

Remember, this drive was nearly over after the second play, when Isaiah Rodgers appeared to have a pick six off Justin Herbert. However, it got overturned, and the Chargers' 14-play drive ended up in the end zone. It's tied for the Chargers' longest touchdown drive this season.

The Chargers offense narrowly avoided an early disaster. After a Kimani Vidal run lost yards, Justin Herbert threw well behind Ladd McConkey to try to beat the blitz, and Isaiah Rodgers made a diving catch, got up and jogged into the end zone. But replay showed the ball hit the ground, and it ended up being no harm, no foul.

Both defensive coordinators have brought the heat here early with blitzes.

The Vikings start with the ball deep in their own territory after a penalty wiped out a long return.

The Chargers aren't the only team getting some major offensive line help. Vikings left tackl Christian Darrisaw (knee) will play despite not practicing all week. He was questionable coming into the game and went through a pregame workout to determine if he could play.

Aaron Jones also returns for his first game since Week 2.

Unfortunately it's not all good news for Minnesota, as tackle Brian O'Neill, who was questionable with a knee injury, is inactive.

The Chargers get a huge boost with the return of Joe Alt. Originally the team's right tackle to bookend the offensive line with left tackle Rashawn Slate, Alt slid over to left tackle after Slater's season-ending injury in the preseason. But Alt suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 4 and hasn't played since ... until tonight.

The Chargers also will have Trey Pipkins, who was questionable with a knee injury and had not played either of the past two weeks. So, it's two big boosts for an offensive line that has dealt with tons of injuries.