The Week 3 meeting between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers has become an early season desperation after both teams started the season with two defeats. It’s difficult to mount a playoff challenge from a 0-2 start, but far from impossible.
Where the Vikings Win and Lose the Game vs. Chargers
The NFC North looks wide open and not particularly strong, and the move to a 17-game season and seven playoff spots has made the chance to recover from a bad start more likely.
Recovering from a 0-3 start, on the other hand, becomes a mountain to climb.