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Wentz, who sported a large brace on his left shoulder, took five sacks and several more hits and was seen wincing throughout the night. Wentz, filling in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle), finished 15 for 27 for 144 yards. The Vikings managed just 34 rushing yards compared to the Chargers' 207. Minnesota has lost three of four.
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Minnesota Vikings see their season strategy skid sideways after loss to Los Angeles Chargers
The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.
The Chargers Impact Fund recently received a significant honor as the group was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles Hall of Fame. The Impact Fund was honored at the DreamBuilders Gala on October 17 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson appeared visibly frustrated after a 37-10 loss to the Chargers. Despite a decent individual performance, the team's struggles led to fan calls for a trade, even with his massive contract.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have begun to rely on their young core of offensive weapons. The Chargers offense finished the day with 419 yards and four touchdowns. Rookies and second-year players accounted for 71.6 percent of the total yards on offense as well as all four touchdowns.
Los Angeles is leaning on some lesser-known options to run the ball in the wake of injuries to Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris.