Vikings Go Get It in 27-20 Win Over Chargers

Conklin catches a 1-yard pass from Cousins (Joseph kicks PAT) [9 plays, 66 yards, 3:52 time of possession]

Looking it in: The Vikings ran a crossing route with Conklin and reserve offensive lineman Blake Brandel, who had reported as an extra tight end. The route, designed to beat man coverage, did so when Chargers defenders collided, leaving Conklin wide open. Cousins’ arm was hit as he released the ball, and it fluttered but had just enough to reach Conklin.

Dalvin Cook rushes for 1 yard (Joseph kicks PAT) [12 plays, 68 yards, 7:04 time of possession]

Trifecta: Prior to the possession, Minnesota was just 1-for-8 on third downs, but the Vikings converted all three on the way to the end zone. The conversions included a 12-yard pass to Jefferson to end the third quarter, a 16-yard gain on a pass to Thielen and a 4-yard rush by Cook.

Hopkins kicks a 24-yard field goal [12 plays, 69 yards, 4:53 time of possession]

Key tackle: Breeland tackled Joshua Palmer after a gain of 2 on third-and-4, and Los Angeles opted for the field goal.