The Los Angeles Chargers (5-8) are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Here are four key things to know about the Week 15 matchup:

Kirk Cousins has been red hot

Since Week 5, Cousins has totaled an NFL-best passer rating of 120.0. He leads the league with 21 touchdown passes and ranks third with 2,539 passing yards and a completion percentage of 72%. Cousins also isn’t known for turning the ball over as much as he has only thrown four interceptions this season.

Adding to the arsenal

Cousins has managed to post the majority those numbers without one of the team’s best wideouts, Adam Thielen. Thielen has been hampered by a hamstring injury since Week 7, which has forced him to watch the majority of the action from the sidelines.

Now, likely to play this weekend, Thielen provides Cousins with an extra big play threat and a reliable option on third downs opposite of Stefon Diggs, who ranks No. 10 in the league with 997 receiving yards.

Can beat you on the ground

Not only can the Vikings beat you through the air, but they’re a proven team out of the backfield. Running back Dalvin Cook’s ranks No. 4 in the NFL with 1,108 rushing yards and is tied for first with 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Hunter is going to be ready to hunt

The Vikings’ defense isn’t anything to boast about, ranking in the middle of the pack in each category. But defensive end Danielle Hunter’s contributions have benefited immensely. Coming off a three-sack performance against the Lions last weekend, Hunter is now up to 12.5 sacks on the season. He became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks.

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