Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws under pressure in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the
Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws under pressure in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Gallery: Vikings fall to Chargers

September 24, 2023
The Vikings fell to 0-3 with a 28-24 loss to Los Angeles at U.S. Bank Stadium.
It was one of those weekends in Minnesota football.
Daily Delivery

Patrick Reusse rips Vikings, Gophers after inglorious weekend

September 25, 2023
On Monday's Daily Delivery podcast, the two big football games over the weekend were prime fodder for host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) talks with head coach Kevin O'Connell after at turnover on downs in the third quarter of an NFL game be
RandBall

Cousins, O'Connell weren't on the same page Sunday

September 25, 2023
Communication bogged down late between Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Kevin O'Connell in the loss to the Chargers. A play earlier in the second half provided a bookend for a frustrating day.
Podcast: Staring up from 0-3, where do Vikings go from here?
Access Vikings Podcast

Podcast: Staring up from 0-3, where do Vikings go from here?

September 24, 2023
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins return from the Vikings locker room to discuss Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers. What's the outlook from 0-3?
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) in the third quarter of an NFL ga

Three keys to the Vikings' 28-24 loss to the Chargers

September 24, 2023
If it seemed like you were constantly hearing Keenan Allen's name, you were. He was targeted 20 times, had 215 receiving yards and threw a TD pass for good measure.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson broke the grasps of Chargers safety JT Woods on his way to a 52-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter Sunday.

Vikings struggle on third down and in red zone, overshadowing passing stats

September 24, 2023
Kirk Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards and Justin Jefferson tied the league record for receiving yards in a season's first three games, but the Vikings remain winless.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) rushes the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los An

Mattison, Vikings rushing attack manage to make gains

September 24, 2023
Alexander Mattison aims to build trust following a slow start to the season.
Vikings
September 25, 2023
Vikings head coach Kevin O'sConnell did not like the challenge call in the first half Sunday September 24,2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. ] JERRY HOLT •

Officiating, Chargers mistakes couldn't give Vikings win

Chargers safety Alohi Gilman said officials gave the Vikings a gift. His team gave the Vikings several more and won anyway.
Vikings
September 24, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) pushes off the tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) in the second quarter of

On the NFL: Vikings' Flores schooled by Allen's 'maestro' performance

The Vikings' soft coverages left the Chargers receiver way too open or being covered loosely by an overmatched extra safety.
Vikings
September 25, 2023
It was a rough weekend for the state’s two most prominent football coaches, as Kevin O’Connell, left, saw the Vikings fall to 0-3 in his second se

Scoggins: Vikings, Gophers are two sides of same disastrous coin

Kevin O'Connell and P.J. Fleck both floundered with their respective games on the line, making for a miserable football weekend in Minnesota.
Vikings
September 24, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor (36) tackles Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) to bring him down during the second q

Souhan: 10 reasons for the Vikings to feel hopeful, still

The 0-3 record is a terrible start to the season — but it is not a death knell with 14 games remaining.
Vikings
September 24, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws under pressure in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the

Vikings fall to 0-3 after throwing away late chance to beat Chargers

They are 0-3 for the seventh time in franchise history. Kirk Cousins was intercepted in the end zone in the final seconds as the Vikings' rally fell short.