Vikings show mixed results in preseason game against Giants
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings faced the New York Giants in their preseason debut on August 15, 2026. The offense had a shaky performance, with quarterback Kyler Murray showing flashes of potential but also struggling with cohesion, especially after J.J. McCarthy took over. In contrast, the defense excelled, limiting the Giants to just 70 rushing yards. Key contributions came from the running backs and a strong offensive line. The Vikings will look to build on this performance as they prepare for their next matchup.
- •Vikings offense scored only a field goal in first drive.
- •Defense held Giants to 70 rushing yards.
- •Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones excelled in running game.
- •Offensive line received high marks for performance.
- •Jamal Adams' injury could affect linebacker depth.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — PFF grades from the Vikings preseason win over the Giants
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants report card: How we graded Big Blue in Vikings loss
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Giants-Vikings: Positional grades from preseason Week 1
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Report Card: Grades from their preseason game with the Giants
"The New York Giants fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 13-10, in Week 1 of the preseason, and here's how Giants Wire graded each unit.
"Which positional groups played well, and which did not, for the Giants on Saturday.
"The grades are in for the Vikings after their preseason debut against the Giants.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:55 PMPFF grades from the Vikings preseason win over the Giants
PFF grades are in from the Vikings preseason debut against the Giants.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:55 PMNew York Giants report card: How we graded Big Blue in Vikings loss
The New York Giants fell to the Minnesota Vikings, 13-10, in Week 1 of the preseason, and here's how Giants Wire graded each unit.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:05 PMGiants-Vikings: Positional grades from preseason Week 1
Which positional groups played well, and which did not, for the Giants on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:42 PMVikings Report Card: Grades from their preseason game with the Giants
The grades are in for the Vikings after their preseason debut against the Giants.
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