Rodgers recorded five tackles (all solo) in a Week 8 loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Rodgers nearly had a much bigger performance, but what initially appeared to be a first-quarter pick-six was deemed incomplete upon review. He did, however, manage to tie his season-high mark in tackles.

Greenard finished with six tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, Thursday in a loss to the Chargers.

Though Los Angeles had a big game on offense, Greenard made some impressive stops, including three that went for a loss. One of those tackles was a second-quarter sack of Justin Herbert. Greenard has 2.0 sacks through seven games on the campaign.

Allen posted five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Allen made a pair of nice plays early in the fourth quarter, assisting on a tackle of RB Kimani Vidal for a one-yard loss and then sacking Justin Herbert three plays later. After going without a sack in each of his first five games, Allen now has 1.5 sacks over the past two weeks. His regular-season career high is 9.0 sacks, which he recorded in 2021 with Washington.

Smith notched nine tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.

Smith finished as Minnesota's third-leading tackler Thursday. With nine stops, the veteran safety set a season-high mark. Smith logged an 82 percent defensive snap share and appears to be past the health issue that sidelined him for the first two games of the campaign.

Wilson finished Thursday's loss to the Chargers with 10 tackles (six solo).

One of Wilson's stops came on special teams, while the others came on defensive plays. The veteran linebacker finished second on Minnesota in tackles and reached the double-digit mark for the first time this season. Wilson has tallied 51 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles through seven contests on the campaign.

Metellus recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception in a loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense dominated Thursday, but Metellus offered some resistance when he picked off Herbert midway through the third quarter. The interception was Metellus' second of the season, which already ties his career-high mark for a campaign. Metellus also has registered 41 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through seven games.

Cashman registered 11 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.

Cashman was Minnesota's leading tackler in a game dominated by Los Angeles. The 11 stops marked a season high for the veteran linebacker, who missed four weeks earlier in the campaign due to a hamstring injury. Cashman has logged 100 percent of theVikings' defensive snaps both weeks since his return from IR.

Pace started at middle linebacker in a three-linebacker formation and had four total tackles and a QB hit in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.

Pace didn't play a snap on defense the prior week as he was limited to special teams with the return of Blake Cashman from injury. However, Pace returned to play on 17 of the defense's 72 snaps, including the opening formation. It looks he's still behind Cashman and Eric Wilson for playing time at linebacker but will still be used in certain formations.

Nailor did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.

Nailor played on 34 of the offense's 49 snaps, which was in line with his usual playing time as the No. 3 receiver. However, he didn't factor into the passing game as there were few downfield passes as Carson Wentz had little time to throw (five sacks) amid an injury-plagued offensive line. Nailor is prone to low output games when the offense struggles, considering Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson draw the bulk of the targets.

Thielen did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.

Thielen has arguably failed to secure more catchable balls than he has receptions (five) this season, as the ball thrown his way could have been listed as a drop. He played on just 12 of the offense's 49 snaps despite the team falling behind early, which doesn't bode well for his future usage.

Yurosek had one reception for five yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.

It was Yurosek's first career reception as he got increased playing time (15 snaps on offense) after Josh Oliver left with a foot injury. Yurosek could have a larger role if Oliver misses time, but he'll likely be used mostly as a blocking tight end.

Scott had two carries for 16 yards and two receptions for eight yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.

With Aaron Jones back from a hamstring injury, Scott worked as the No. 3 running back. He got playing time only after the game became a blowout loss as all of his touches on offense came late in the fourth quarter. He's likely to have a very small role on offense if Jones and Jordan Mason are healthy.

Wentz (shoulder) is expected to cede the starting quarterback role to J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 9 against the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Wentz's injury may be a bigger concern than McCarthy's at this point, as Wentz played through significant pain while using a harness on his left non-throwing shoulder in Thursday's 37-10 loss to the Chargers. Wentz was listed as a full participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, but those were practice estimates as theVikings held walkthroughs. Even if Wentz is medically cleared to take the field Week 9, McCarthy has been steadily progressing in his recovery from an ankle injury and should be ready to take the reins by Sunday, Nov. 2.

Hockenson had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.

Minnesota's offense struggled against the Chargers as Carson Wentz was sacked five times amid an injury-depleted offensive line. There were few opportunities for Hockenson as a result. He did go out on a route on 30 of his 40 snaps on offense, so he was involved in the passing game when the team fell far behind.