Los Angeles Chargers (2014-2018) vs Minnesota Vikings (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Minnesota Vikings take it 4-2.

Los Angeles Chargers · 2014-2018

Squad power 83.4 · headliner Casey Hayward '16 (93)

QBPhilip Rivers (79)

RBMelvin Gordon (82) · Danny Woodhead (74) · Austin Ekeler (74)

WRKeenan Allen (86) · Tyrell Williams (81) · Mike Williams (79)

TEAntonio Gates (83) · Hunter Henry (77) · Ladarius Green (71)

EDGEJoey Bosa (88) · Melvin Ingram (86) · Jeremiah Attaochu (79)

DTCorey Liuget (83) · Darius Philon (75) · Kendall Reyes (73)

LBDenzel Perryman (73) · Manti Te'o (71) · Korey Toomer (68)

CBCasey Hayward (93) · Desmond King (81) · Jason Verrett (79)

SDerwin James (83) · Tre Boston (80) · Eric Weddle (79)

Minnesota Vikings · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.8 · headliner Jared Allen '08 (94)

QBDaunte Culpepper (86) · Brad Johnson (74) · Tarvaris Jackson (74)

RBAdrian Peterson (85) · Chester Taylor (78) · Mewelde Moore (74)

WRBernard Berrian (79) · Nate Burleson (77) · Randy Moss (76)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (77) · Jermaine Wiggins (72)

EDGEJared Allen (94) · Lance Johnstone (82) · Ray Edwards (77)

DTKevin Williams (94) · Pat Williams (75) · Spencer Johnson (72)

LBE.J. Henderson (80) · Sam Cowart (73) · Napoleon Harris (73)

CBAntoine Winfield (82) · Brian Williams (75) · Fred Smoot (72)

SDarren Sharper (84) · Cedric Griffin (80) · Dwight Smith (78)

Series result — Minnesota Vikings win 4-2

Game 1: Minnesota Vikings 30-20

Game 2: Los Angeles Chargers 25-19

Game 3: Minnesota Vikings 22-19

Game 4: Minnesota Vikings 22-20

Game 5: Los Angeles Chargers 26-19

Game 6: Minnesota Vikings 31-29

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