Chargers dominate the Vikings in Thursday night victory

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Los Angeles Chargers over the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in the NFL on Thursday.

The Chargers, who had lost three of their prior four games, improved to 5-3 to move within a half-game of AFC West division leader Denver.

"Everybody executing at a high level," Chargers receiver Keenan Allen said. "That was the goal for this week, to come out fast and then take off from there and see what we can do."

He praised Herbert's effort, which included 18 completions in 25 attempts.

"He was making tremendous plays, being able to avoid the sacks, getting rushed and still making incredible throws and taking us to the victory."