Gallery: Vikings fall to Chargers

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.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21), center, and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) took down Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the second quarter of the game.

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Los Angeles Chargers safety JT Woods (22), linebacker Joey Bosa (97) and Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) dive on a loose ball in the second quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) broke a tackle attempt of Los Angeles Chargers safety JT Woods (22) for a 52 yard fourth quarter touchdown.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of the game.

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Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman (32) strips the ball away from Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) for a turnover in the first quarter.

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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not like the challenge call in the first half.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was sacked after he was forced out to the pocket in the third quarter.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) got away with a face mask as he tackles Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) during the second quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) tripped up Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) in the first half.

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (89) scores a touchdown late in the second quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) stopped Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) for no gain in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores his first touchdown of the year on a 52 yards touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his first touchdown of the year on a 52 yards touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings fans rally during the fourth quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) catches a touchdown pass off the helmet of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass in the fourth quarter.

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Defended by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Nick Niemann (31), Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) misses a pass and is tipped to Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) for an interception in the Minnesota end zone to end the game.

Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) intercepted a tipped pass in the end zone intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) the last play of the game.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) celebrates a 28-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) tips the ball away from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) before he could throw in the third quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) makes a tackle for a turnover on downs during the fourth quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) in the third quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) reacts after completing a pass past Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) in the fourth quarter.

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Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman (32) holds the ball alongside teammates after recovering the ball in a fumble during the first quarter.

Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune

Unhappy Vikings fans seem to be in shock after the Vikings 28-24 loss to the Los Angels Chargers.

Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) talks with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) on the field.

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