More of the same from the 1st teamers.  Poor pass protection with the dink and dunk offense, and run D is still pretty soft.  Overall, I think they played ok at best, but this shows how much they still need to improve on the OL.  Glad I watched, but I didn't see an improved anything.  Typical 1st preseason game, and good thing there's plenty of time before the "real" game 1.
Go Vikes!

Edited by Mike Olson.


Sharing sites that violate the NFL rules for viewing games is not allowed here. 

It is preseason and the Vikings are playing uninspired football.

NOBODY in the chat room? It's the Cook show so far!

OR  Buffalo chicken quesadillas... not sure if I'll try to grill those or not... probably not timing is everything. 

Anyone else having a opposing team themed menu? 

I hope all use it to share their thoughts on the game tonight. Unfortunately I have another engagement. 

Have fun guys!

• http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27264...eveon-bell
  

1. Devonta Freeman is now the NFL's highest-paid running back after agreeing to a five-year, $41.25 million contract extension with $22 million in guarantees, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. His newfound status is fleeting, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers' Le'Veon Bell has yet to sign his franchise tag. 
   As soon as Bell signs, his $12.12 million price tag will make him the league's top-paid back. 
   A disconnect exists between these two points. 
   

Michael Floyd insists he doesn’t feel he has to make a good impression with the Vikings on Thursday. But it wouldn’t hurt.
The 27-year-old receiver from St. Paul signed with his home-state team in May, a month after players had reported for offseason drills, and it has taken time for him to get up to speed with the offense. With Minnesota opening its preseason schedule at 6 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo, he finally feels comfortable.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/09/wr-...h-offense/

Mackensie Alexander’s debut in the nickel
Alexander played only 68 snaps as a rookie, but in 2017 he’ll be asked to play what’s effectively become a starting position in the NFL. According to ESPN Stats and Information, opponents had at least three wide receivers on the field 69.8 percent of the time against the Vikings last year.

The wide receiver battle
Easton and Elflein at center

Weak-side linebacker battle

Special teams battles



http://www.startribune.com/five-vikings-...439548173/