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This week's spread indicates a running game script for the Chargers, who are favored by 3 points.The predictive model expects this game to have the 4th-fewest plays run among all games this week at 126.7 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Opposing teams teams have been disinclined to test the pass defense of the Minnesota Vikings, totaling the 2nd-fewest attempts in the league (a lowly 27.7 per game) this year.As it relates to protecting the passer (and the impact it has on all passing attack metrics), the offensive line of the Chargers grades out as the 9th-worst in football this year.The Vikings pass defense has given up the 8th-lowest Adjusted Completion% in football (77.6%) versus running backs this year (77.6%).
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