(Image via Getty: Quentin Johnston) Quentin Johnston is in the midst of a breakout season. Although a minor setback in Week 6 temporarily disrupted his progress, he quickly rebounded in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts to reclaim his premium WR2 status, accumulating 30 yards and one touchdown. Building on this momentum, all eyes are now on Johnston as he prepares for the upcoming Thursday Night Football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where the Los Angeles Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings.
Is Quentin Johnston playing in the Week 8 matchup of Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings?
Yes, Quentin Johnston will play against the Minnesota Vikings tonight in the Week 8 matchup on Thursday Night Football. It appears that Johnston has fully recovered from his hamstring injury. He is not listed on the Los Angeles Chargers’ injury report. With six games into the 2025 season, Johnston has accumulated 28 catches, 407 yards, and five touchdowns. Even though star quarterback Justin Herbert’s trust in the wide receiver seems to have declined (fewer targets), Johnston could use Week 8 to revive his season. In the Chargers vs. Vikings game, Johnston’s projected primary assignment is cornerback Bryon Murphy. On October 20, Chargers Wire reported that if running back Hassan Haskins didn’t play in Week 8, Johnston might see more touches than in a regular game. However, Kimani Vidal took over Haskins’ place.
Quentin Johnston 2025 NFL stats
Week 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs— seven targets, five receptions, 79 yards, and two touchdowns.Week 2 vs. Las Vegas Raiders— seven targets, three receptions, 71 yards, one touchdown, and one carry.Week 3 vs. Denver Broncos— 10 targets, six receptions, and zero touchdowns.Week 4 vs. New York Giants— 13 targets, eight receptions, 98 yards, and one touchdown.Week 5 vs. Washington Commanders— four targets, four receptions, 40 yards, zero touchdowns, and one carry for nine yards.Week 6 vs. Miami Dolphins—Did not play due to a hamstring injury.Week 7 vs. Indianapolis Colts— six targets, two receptions, 30 yards, and one touchdown.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings game details
Date— October 23, 2025Time— 8:15 PM ETLocation— SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CaliforniaTV channel— FOX 9, Amazon PrimeRadio— KFAN 100.3 FM, SiriusXM 226, 820 (Vikings), 225, 827 (Chargers), 88(Westwood One)Live streaming— Fubo, Amazon Prime2025 season record— Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) and Minnesota Vikings (3-3)Position in the AFC— Chargers (second)Position in the NFC— Vikings (fourth)
Chargers vs. Vikings prediction
According to Bleacher Nation,Point spread— 3.5, and the favorites are the Chargers.Moneyline— the Chargers have -181 odds to pick up the win, and the Vikings are at +150 to claim victory.Over/Under— set at 44.5 points.
Quentin Johnston Week 8 stats
On October 23, the Chargers won against the Vikings by a riveting score of 37-10, but none of Justin Herbert’s targets were for Quentin Johnston. The wide receiver recorded zero targets. He did not record any statistics (no touchdowns, no receptions, no receiving yards). In all 39 games of his NFL career, he has never recorded fewer than two targets when healthy.Also Read: Chargers WR Quentin Johnston listed as questionable and considered to be a game-time decision