NFL Preseason Week 1 Game Recap: Minnesota Vikings 20, Houston Texans 10
The J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota has begun. The Vikings' starting quarterback made his return to the field for one drive after suffering a torn meniscus during a standout preseason debut last year. While he went just 4-of-7 for 30 yards and led the Vikings to a field goal, it was a measured showing for the 2024 first-rounder. The Houston Texans opted to rest their starters, going with Davis Mills, Kedon Slovis and Graham Mertz at quarterback. Points were hard to come by, as were star performances, in the Vikings' 20-10 win. But that's what the preseason tends to bring. Both teams still got strong performances out of young offensive linemen, including Joe Huber and Aireontae Ersery, and rookie linebackers, including Kobe King and Jackson Woodard. PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every […]
