After the game, head coach Jim Harbaugh was asked about the injuries, but he remained secretive, as he often does. Harbaugh offered no updates initially on the three players. No updates on Derwin James (ankle), Mekhi Becton (knee) or Tarheeb Still (knee) per Jim Harbaugh.

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There was cause for concern when Derwin James left Thursday night's game against the Vikings. But according to Tom Pelissero, James' injury is less serious than feared.

Here’s the fantasy football outlook for Haskins and Vidal. Haskins is out on the Chargers’ final injury report due to a hamstring injury. Primarily a special teams player, Haskins was shoved into the spotlight a tad this year after the injuries and has rushed 12 times for 30 yards and caught four passes.

The Chargers are aiming to bounce back from their ugly loss to the Indianapolis Colts with a big win over the Vikings for TNF.

The Chargers, on the other hand, have had a porous run defense this season. According to PFF, they rank 30th in successful run rate allowed, 28th in yards allowed per carry, and 31st in explosive run rate allowed.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers opened the 2025 season with three straight wins including takedowns of AFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City. Life was good for Jim Harbaugh and his team. The balance of power in the division, if not also the conference appeared to be shifting.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation has gotten worse as Carson Wentz will now have season-ending surgery.