Statistical Breakdown: How the Chargers and Vikings stack up before Week 3 game
The Chargers and Vikings are set to square off on Sunday. Both teams are looking to avoid a 0-3 start.
Here’s how Los Angeles and Minnesota stack up statistically ahead of the Week 3 matchup:
Offense
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Category | Chargers | Vikings |
Points per game | 29.0 (6th) | 22.5 (18th) |
Passing offense | 240.5 (11th) | 337.0 (2nd) |
Rushing offense | 147.0 (5th) | 34.5 (32nd) |
Total offense | 387.5 (4th) | 371.5 (8th) |
3rd down conversions | 37.93% (17th) | 50.00% (3rd) |
Red zone scoring | 60.00% (17th) | 66.67% (7th) |
Sacks allowed per game | 3.0 (T-17th) | 2.0 (T-12th) |
Turnovers | 0 (1st) | 3.5 (32nd) |
Defense
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Category | Chargers | Vikings |
Points allowed | 31.5 (30th) | 27.0 (25th) |
Passing defense | 333.0 (32nd) | 170.0 (8th) |
Rushing defense | 105.5 (15th) | 166.0 (29th) |
Total defense | 438.5 (32nd) | 336.0 (17th) |
3rd down conversions | 45.45% (24th) | 38.71% (15th) |
Red zone defense | 66.67% (19th) | 66.67% (19th) |
Sacks per game | 2.5 (T-14th) | 2.5 (T-14th) |
Takeaways per game | 1.0 (16th) | 0.5 (25th) |
