The Vikings topped the Giants 13-10 in their preseason opener on Saturday, with Kyler Murray leading a drive that ended in a field goal in his first game action since being named Minnesota’s starting quarterback.
Vikings’ Performance
Murray completed two of his three passes for 10 yards as coach Kevin O’Connell played his first-team offense for just one series. J.J. McCarthy, the 10th pick in the 2024 draft, struggled in his first possession before settling in to finish 4 of 7 for 34 yards.
Jamal Adams, the Vikings’ safety/linebacker, was taken off the field on a cart after going down on a noncontact play and grabbing at his right knee early in the second quarter. He was quickly ruled out, and O’Connell implied that the injury was significant.
Giants’ Performance
In John Harbaugh’s first time on the sideline as Giants coach, Jaxson Dart threw for a touchdown after passing a concussion test. Dart was sacked twice on six drop-backs and was escorted to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion, then returned two snaps later to complete a 15-yard TD pass to rookie Malachi Fields on the second-year QB’s final play of the game.
Odell Beckham Jr. played his first game back with the Giants, drawing big cheers from the fans in attendance when he entered in the second quarter and made his first catch on a 6-yard pass from Jameis Winston.
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