The 4-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 3-3 Minnesota Vikings. Jim Harbaugh’s squad got off to a hot start, but has a -12 point differential through seven games. Meanwhile, Kevin O’Connell is +20 with JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz under center.

QB Carson Wentz can perhaps keep his starting job with the Minnesota Vikings by playing so well that the team chooses him over JJ McCarthy.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz darts a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Justin Jefferson for a sideline snag.

The Vikings have been without quarterback J.J. McCarthy ever since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2. With McCarthy sidelined, Carson Wentz has taken over as Minnesota's starting quarterback.

As Carson Wentz stood at the podium on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings’ quarterback shook his head as he went over some of his mistakes that cost Minnesota in the 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

At this point, the drama surrounding J.J. McCarthy, his ankle, and Carson Wentz seems never to end.

A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz connects with wide receiver Justin Jefferson for a 16-yard third-down conversion.