Giants lose 13-10 to Vikings in preseason Week 1 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The New York Giants faced the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener on August 15, 2026, falling 13-10 at MetLife Stadium. Despite the loss, several players stood out, including rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields, who caught a touchdown pass, and linebacker Jack Kelly, who led the team in tackles. However, the Giants struggled offensively, with quarterback Brandon Allen throwing two interceptions. The performance highlighted areas for improvement as the team looks to finalize its roster ahead of the regular season.
- •Giants open preseason with 13-10 loss to Vikings.
- •Malachi Fields catches touchdown in first quarter.
- •Jack Kelly leads Giants with five total tackles.
- •Brandon Allen throws two interceptions in second half.
- •Team looks to address weaknesses before regular season.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Studs and duds from New York Giants' preseason Week 1 loss to Vikings
"Here's a look at the studs and duds (and those in between) from the New York Giants' 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 of the preseason.
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