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Herbert completed 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 62 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.

Herbert faced an uphill battle coming in, considering the aggressive tendencies of the Vikings' defense and makeshift nature of his offensive line. However, the sixth-year pro and his teammates performed admirably, heating up starting in the latter portion of the first quarter and clicking from that point forward. Herbert connected with Oronde Gadsden from eight yards out for the first points of the night, and he then launched a beautifully thrown 27-yard scoring strike to Ladd McConkey down the right sideline just before halftime. Herbert capped things off with a six-yard TD toss to rookie Tre' Harris early in the fourth quarter while subsequently leading Los Angeles to another pair of scoring drives that culminated in Cameron Dicker field goals. Herbert now has back-to-back three-touchdown tallies within a span of five days heading into a favorable Week 9 road matchup against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Okudah (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Chargers.

The cornerback was being evaluated for a concussion earlier in the second half. Okudah made one tackle before exiting. Tavierre Thomas and Dwight McGlothern could take over Okudah's rotational role in his absence.

Still (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Vikings.

Still suffered a knee injury in the second half of the contest, making it unlikely that he'll be able to return. In his absence, Ja'Sir Taylor is a top candidate to see an increase in workload at cornerback.

Okudah is getting evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's game against the Chargers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

If Okudah has a concussion, it would be his second of the season, as he suffered one in the opener against the Bears and then missed Week 2 versus the Falcons. The rotational cornerback made one solo tackle before leaving Thursday's contest.

James (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Vikings.

The safety exited in the first quarter after suffering the injury. James played on every defensive snap across the first seven weeks of the season. The four-time All-Pro was replaced by Tony Jefferson on Thursday, who then went out with a hamstring issue, leaving RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson as the Chargers' only remaining safeties besides Elijah Molden.

Oliver (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest against the Chargers.

Oliver will remain sidelined for the remainder of Thursday Night Football. The tight end sustained a foot injury early in the contest, and Ben Yurosek will continue to operate in a more substantial role with Oliver unavailable.

Darrisaw (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest against the Chargers.

Darrisaw exited the game with a knee injury in the first half, and he will now be forced to sit out the rest of the game. In his place, Justin Skule will continue to handle the starting workload at left tackle.

Williams finished with three tackles (one solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Monday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

Though he did get in the backfield, Williams fell short of recording at least half a sack, which he did in four of the first six games of the season. In total, the veteran has 30 stops (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, through seven contests.

Murphy finished with six tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, in Monday's 27-19 win over the Texans.

The nose tackle has recorded multiple stops in all seven games this season and is up to 4.5 sacks. Murphy has firmly established himself as a centerpiece of one of the league's best defenses.

Oliver (foot) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Chargers.

Oliver suffered a foot injury in the first half, leaving his status for the rest of the game uncertain. In his absence, Ben Yurosek stands to see an increase in workload at tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.