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Vikings evaluate roster after preseason win over Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Vikings evaluate roster after preseason win over Giants

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings assessed player performances following their preseason victory against the New York Giants on August 15, 2026. Key players such as Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz showed promise in their quarterback roles, while Jacob Thomas impressed as a standout rookie safety. However, Jamal Adams suffered a significant right knee injury that may jeopardize his career. The Vikings will continue evaluations as they prepare for joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens this week.

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Status Watch

•Vikings beat Giants in first preseason game on August 15, 2026.
•Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz performed well at quarterback.
•Jacob Thomas recorded an interception and led special teams.
•Jamal Adams is lost for the season due to a knee injury.
•Joint practices with the Ravens are scheduled for later this week.

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2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Stock Market Report After First Preseason Game

What they're saying

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After the Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants in their first preseason game, we have some more tangible play on which to base early evaluations of players on the Vikings’ roster. So which players helped their cause on Saturday- and which ones hurt it? Here is a stock market report for the Vikings as […]
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