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Notable PFF grades, standouts from Vikings' preseason win over Texans

The big storyline from Saturday's Vikings preseason opener was how J.J. McCarthy looked in his first game since tearing his meniscus a year ago. But what the preseason is really about are younger players and guys on the roster bubble looking to make an impression.

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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy gets blunt expectation from NFL writer

Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy faces a blunt expectation from an NFL writer ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / 15 hours ago

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Sends Strong Message Amid Injury Concerns

Justin Jefferson did not see the field as the Minnesota Vikings started their preseason with a bang on Saturday. The superstar wide receiver is sidelined as a precautionary measure after picking up a minor injury in the training camp.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / 16 hours ago

J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell react to opening series from Vikings' QB

Almost exactly one year after stepping onto an NFL field for the first time — and ultimately suffering a torn meniscus during an impressive preseason debut — J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 17 hours ago

Vikings’ Preseason Kickoff Produced 6 Winners

The final score was 20-10 for the Minnesota Vikings over the Houston Texans in the first preseason matchup for Kevin O’Connell’s operation. All eyes were on J.J.

Zeke Correll News / Pro Football Talk / 19 hours ago

Vikings lose center Zeke Correll to broken ankle

The most important objective for any preseason game is to minimize injury. The Vikings emerged from Saturday's exhibition opener with two of them. Receiver Rondale Moore has a "pretty significant" knee injury.

Rondale Moore News / Pro Football Rumors / 19 hours ago

Vikings wideout suffers knee injury, may be out for season

Vikings wide receiver and returner Rondale Moore suffered an injury to his left knee during the club’s preseason opener against the Texans on Saturday.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / 20 hours ago

Under Pressure Aplenty, Vikings Draftee Achieves Perfection

On Saturday afternoon, the Vikings hosted the Texans for a football game inside of U.S. Bank Stadium. Kevin O’Connell’s team stepped away with a victory, finishing off DeMeco Ryans’ team by a score of 20-10.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / 18 hours ago

Vikings defender has breakout performance after injury riddled rookie season 'I definitely got my confidence back'

The undrafted free agent market has been a huge factor in the success of the Minnesota Vikings during the tenure of Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, and the next player up appears to be edge rusher Gabriel Murphy.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / August 10

'It's obviously a checkpoint' Kevin O'Connell comes away impressed with J.J. McCarthy's preseason debut with one element standing out

It felt a little bit surprising to see the Minnesota Vikings play quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Saturday afternoon against the Houston Texans. They got the win 20-10, but the first-team offense played just 13 snaps, and it ended in a field goal.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 9

Vikings Defender Exploded After a Position Change

On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings finally returned to U.S. Bank Stadium. It was the team’s first win (not that it matters) of the (pre-) season, as the final scoreboard showed 20-10 in favor of Minnesota.

Sam Howell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Sam Howell dominates Texans defense in Vikings debut

Sam Howell had an impressive preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings in their 20-10 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. Howell has been on an adventure throughout his young NFL career.

Rondale Moore News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Vikings’ Rondale Moore carted off the field with ‘heartbreaking’ injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore on Saturday suffered another “significant” knee injury one year after tearing his ACL. The injury occurred on Moore’s first play back during the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 9

Vikings injury updates on Rondale Moore, Zeke Correll, Justin Jefferson

The Vikings beat the Texans 20-10 in their preseason opener on Saturday afternoon, but they didn't get through the game completely healthy. We've got updates on two players who suffered significant injuries, as well as an update from Justin Jefferson himself on the superstar's hamstring.

Max Brosmer News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Max Brosmer’s stellar Vikings debut has fans losing their minds

The Minnesota Vikings played their first game without Sam Darnold Saturday. Even though it’s an NFL Preseason game. Max Brosmer got fans losing their minds, though, thanks to a stellar outing.

Rondale Moore News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago

Vikings' potential breakout star suffers 'significant' injury on controversial play

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore cannot catch a break.

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Justin Jefferson News / Field Level Media / August 9

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson assures fans he will return 'real soon'

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T.J. Hockenson News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

T.J. Hockenson Fantasy Football Outlook 2025: Can He Return to Pre-Injury Form?

T.J. Hockenson spent the first half of the 2024 season recovering from a torn ACL and MCL that he injured late in the 2023 season. Hockenson has been great when able to stay healthy.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 8