Los Angeles Chargers rookies Oronde Gadsden and R.J. Mickens were big contributors to Thursday night's blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings.

For the NFL Week 8 'Thursday Night Football' game of Vikings vs. Chargers, the model is leaning Over the total, projecting 45 total points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. See what it is at SportsLine.

The Chargers led wire-to-wire, outgaining the Vikings by a massive disparity of 419 yards to 164. Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and adding 62 yards on the ground.

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10.

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor reveals his top NFL DFS picks for Chargers vs. Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football'

Minnesota, in last place in the NFC North, is three games out of a playoff spot with 10 to go. NFL.com gives the Vikings a 13% chance to make the playoffs—a number that would’ve increased to 25% had they figured out a way to win at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has set an NFL record for completions through a player’s initial six seasons.

NFL Week 8 kicks off when the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers meet on Thursday Night Football tonight. TNF start time, TV schedule and how to watch

A cross-conference battle kicks off NFL Week 8 as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings on 'Thursday Night Football' at 8:15 p.m. ET. NFL player props figure to center on the passing games,