Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Did You Take Away From The First Preseason Game?
The first preseason game is in the books and it was nice to see the players get out there and compete against an opponent. I do not put a lot of stock into the performances at this point. After the joint practices and next week’s game, we should have a better idea. From what I […]
The Minnesota Vikings completed their first preseason game on August 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jacob Thomas recorded an interception against the New York Giants, while Myles Price and Claiborne performed well as well. Kyler Murray made his Vikings debut, completing 2-of-3 passes for 10 yards with a 71.5 passer rating.
J.J. McCarthy played the majority of the first half and completed 4-of-7 passes for 34 yards, with a 69.9 passer rating. The Vikings faced the Giants' defense early and converted on a third-down conversion to Aaron Jones. Despite some offensive penalties, the Vikings maintained a 3-0 lead at halftime.
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