Defense Picks 3, Offense Steady & Explosive

Jacobi Francis recorded an interception within the sport’s ultimate minute to present the Vikings a trifecta.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell opted to relaxation most starters and a number of other reserves Saturday on the heels of the 2 days of joint practices with the Cleveland Browns.

Minnesota (2-0) will shut the 2024 preseason at Philadelphia subsequent Saturday.

Listed here are 4 extra observations introduced by **Minnesota Eye Consultants**, the Proud LASIK Companion of the Minnesota Vikings, adopted by a scoring abstract:

1. QBs open with effectivity, discover an explosive

Nick Mullens logged his first motion of the preseason and helped the offense get off to a crisp, clear begin.

Minnesota opened the sport with an eight-play, 75-yard drive that featured a 31-yard completion to Jalen Nailor on third-and-7, an 8-yard completion to Nick Muse on third-and-2 and a 14-yard landing to Trishton Jackson.

Mullens additionally led the Vikings to a 41-yard area aim by rookie Will Reichard on Minnesota’s second possession.

He transformed a third-and-4 with a 12-yard go to Brandon Powell to maneuver the ball close to midfield. A 15-yard tripping penalty on the finish of a 6-yard go to Muse and a 6-yard run by Jackson moved the ball into Reichard’s vary.