Cousins Throws 2 TDs, Vikings Bounce Back to Beat Chargers

Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) dives across the goal line on a play that was called back on penalty during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 14, 2021. AP Photo/Gregory Bull

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his Minnesota Vikings still had plenty of fight. On Sunday they proved it, and possibly put their season back on track.

The Vikings bounced back from two straight close losses and one of the most tumultuous weeks of Zimmer’s eight-season tenure with a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.