1Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season .

All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook .

Last week, Farmer posted a 10-5 (.667) record. Through the first seven weeks of the season, he is 71-37 (.657).

Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, his record against the spread in Week 7 would have been 9-6 (.600). For the season, his record against the spread is 56-52 (.519).

All times are Pacific and TV reflects broadcasts in the Los Angeles area. The Rams, Cardinals, Jaguars, Lions, Raiders and Seahawks are off. 2

Vikings (3-3) at Chargers (4-3)

Thursday, 5:15 p.m. TV: Amazon Prime, Fox (L.A. market)

Line: Chargers by 3. O/U: 44½.

The Chargers came alive on o

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