Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 1 · Qualcomm Stadium
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–17 at home at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 1 of the 2011 regular season on September 11, 2011. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Chargers to 1–0 and dropped the Vikings to 0–1. The Vikings finished 2011 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Chargers finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 35–17 on November 4, 2007. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–14 on September 27, 2015.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 2–2 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
