Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh etched his name in NFL history after his team’s commanding 37-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football.
With the win, Harbaugh became just the second person ever—after Norm Van Brocklin—to notch 60 victories both as a starting quarterback and as a head coach.
Herbert, Vidal Lead the Charge
Quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a stellar performance, completing 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 62 yards. Running back Kimani Vidal continued his breakout form, tallying over 100 rushing yards and a touchdown—his second 100+ yard game in three weeks.
The Chargers dominated from the outset, leading 21-3 at halftime thanks to three first-half touchdown drives. Their offense clicked, while the defense kept Minnesota in check for most of the night.
Harbaugh’s Historic Feat
Harbaugh, who once posted a 66-74 record as a quarterback over 13 NFL seasons, has now guided the Chargers to a 5-3 record this season. The win improves his overall coaching mark to 60 career victories, underscoring his dual success on the field and the sidelines.
Vikings Falter Again
Minnesota’s offensive woes deepened with backup QB Carson Wentz struggling in place of the injured JJ McCarthy. The Vikings managed just 164 total yards compared to the Chargers’ 419, and their lone touchdown came late in the third quarter.
Still, Justin Jefferson offered a silver lining for Minnesota, becoming only the third player in NFL history—after Randy Moss and Torry Holt—to surpass 8,000 receiving yards in his first six seasons.
A Statement Win
After losing three of their last four, the Chargers’ emphatic win at SoFi Stadium marks a timely resurgence. For Harbaugh, it was more than a victory—it was a milestone that cements his legacy among the NFL’s rarest dual achievers.
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