New York Giants lose 13-10 to Minnesota Vikings in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The New York Giants lost 13-10 to the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener at MetLife Stadium on August 15. The game featured limited participation from key offensive and defensive players, as the Giants focused on evaluating younger talent. Rookie Malachi Fields stood out with three catches, including a touchdown, while the kicking situation remains uncertain after Ben Sauls handled all kicking duties. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson is emphasizing a more physical secondary, which faced challenges due to missing starters. The Giants will continue their preseason schedule against the Miami Dolphins next week.
- •Giants fell to Vikings 13-10 in preseason opener.
- •Malachi Fields caught three passes for a touchdown.
- •Several starters, including Malik Nabers and Brian Burns, did not play.
- •Ben Sauls handled all kicking duties with mixed results.
- •Next preseason game is against the Miami Dolphins.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — What we learned from New York Giants' 13-10 loss to Minnesota Vikings
"The New York Giants fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 13-10, in their preseason opener on Saturday, and here's what we learned from that game.
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