But one of Bolts From the Blue’s players to watch in Week 3 of preseason play is running back Melvin Gordon, the team’s first-round pick a year ago.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater warms up before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Minneapolis.
Playing the first half, Bridgewater completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.
Cardinals all-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, who came off the physically unable to perform list last week after finishing his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that kept him out of the playoffs last winter, will make his preseason debut with 10 to 12 plays against the Texans.
QB depth chart: Bridgewater played the entire first half and did impressive work despite protection issues. His last three tosses were completions in a two-minute drill to Charles Johnson for 19 yards, to Stefon Diggs for 22 and to Kyle Rudolph for 27 and a touchdown. “Just being more patient”.
Laquon Treadwell, now with the Minnesota Vikings, showed off his pass-catching ability Sunday in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers. Will Adrian Peterson see any preseason action?
Who got hurt? Safety Antone Exum was carted off for X-rays on his leg after he was injured on a first-half kickoff return.
Bercovici threw three straight passes into the end zone in the fourth quarter that the Vikings had their hands on, the last one finally intercepted by second-round draft pick Alexander. Minnesota has not lost during the preseason, and will be looking to defend their home field on Sunday. A hearing specialist notes the level of noise in the Vikings’ new stadium could be unsafe, especially to people who make a habit of attending games or concerts there. Impressive on offense, though they could have put more points on the board had they been able to finish two drives in the red zone. ESPN reported that offensive tackle Matt Kalil is still injured, and that tight end Rhett Ellison did not play either. Sullivan didn’t play, because the coaches wanted to evaluate the way Berger played with right guard Brandon Fusco. Corey Liuget got between T.J. Clemmings and Alex Boone on a stunt to end one drive.
The Vikings have been playing at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium for the last two years while the new stadium, which cost more than $1billion (£763m), was being built. The echoing sound will amp up the roar of the crowd, boosting the energy for the fans and the home-field advantage for the Vikings.
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The Vikings were once a candidate to move, but they’re not going anywhere now with light-filled, ship-shaped U.S. Bank Stadium now towering over the east edge of downtown Minneapolis where the Metrodome once stood.
