McCarthy Shines In Vikings Preseason Win

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings 2024 draft class dazzled as the Purple beat the Raiders 24-23 in a preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished his Vikings preseason debut by completing 11 of his 17 pass attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Fellow first round pick Dallas Turner had a sack in the victory, as did seventh rounder Levi Drake Rodriguez and undrafted rookie Bo Richter.

Sixth-round kicker Will Reichard knocked through a 38-yard game-winning field goal as time expired.

The Vikings won their first preseason game since 2019, and they’ll take on the Browns this Saturday.

The Green Bay Packers beat the Browns 23-10 in their preseason opener in Cleveland.

Jordan Love took three snaps under center and went 2-for-2 with a 65-yard touchdown pass to Dontayvion Wicks.

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