Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers
— Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his Minnesota Vikings still had plenty of fight. On Sunday they proved it, and possibly put their season back on track.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
27
Los Angeles Chargers
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| LAC | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
SoFi Stadium · 70,240 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:36 27-20
Dustin Hopkins 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:29 27-17
Dalvin Cook 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 2:33 20-17
Tyler Conklin 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 13-17
Austin Ekeler 2 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 13-10
Larry Rountree III 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 3:26 13-3
Tyler Conklin 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 6:38 6-3
Greg Joseph 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:28 3-3
Dustin Hopkins 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:12 3-0
Greg Joseph 46 Yd Field Goal
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MIN
10 plays, 36 yards, 4:36 · End of Game
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LAC 4:36
12 plays, 69 yards, 4:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:36 27-20
Dustin Hopkins 24 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 9:29
12 plays, 68 yards, 7:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 27-17
Dalvin Cook 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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LAC 1:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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MIN 2:33
9 plays, 66 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:33 20-17
Tyler Conklin 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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LAC 6:25
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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MIN 9:12
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LAC 10:40
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 13-17
Austin Ekeler 2 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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MIN
1 play, 5 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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LAC 0:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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MIN 1:00
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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LAC 1:30
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 13-10
Larry Rountree III 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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MIN 3:26
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:26 13-3
Tyler Conklin 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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LAC 6:26
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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MIN 6:38
11 plays, 50 yards, 4:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:38 6-3
Greg Joseph 30 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 11:28
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:28 3-3
Dustin Hopkins 46 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 14:12
10 plays, 59 yards, 6:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:12 3-0
Greg Joseph 46 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 5:12
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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MIN 8:25
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:09 · Fumble
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LAC 9:34
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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MIN 11:35
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:25 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
MIN
LAC
24
1st Downs
20
14
Passing 1st downs
13
8
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
4
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
72
Total Plays
55
381
Total Yards
253
5.3
Yards per Play
4.6
11
Total Drives
10
278
Passing
171
25/37
Comp/Att
20/34
7.1
Yards per pass
4.8
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-24
103
Rushing
82
33
Rushing Attempts
19
3.1
Yards per rush
4.3
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
10-118
Penalties
7-52
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:15
Possession
23:45
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray Doubtful
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Questionable
- Demond Claiborne Injured Reserve
- Theo Jackson Questionable
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