Teddy Bridgewater, surely beaming behind his facemask, threw crisp passes as far as 35 yards in front a quiet crowd of forest animals – summoned there by the Purple Fairy – who watched through the bent-back tulips in their tiny Vikings jerseys.
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Vikings: Rudolph on Bridgewater: “I don’t think it’s possible for Teddy to be more calm”. The piece discussed the potential noise level at US Bank Stadium, saying that it had the potential to become the loudest venue in the NFL.While the Vikings have yet to play a game in the stadium, the venue did host country singer Luke Bryan and hard-rock band Metallica last week in shows that left many fans complaining about the sound level and potential long-term ear damage.
“I told you there was nothing to worry about, ” Zimmer said. Perhaps the best play of the day for McKinnon was on third down, when he was stopped a few yards behind the line of scrimmage but kept his legs churning and was able to move the chains. People have said the concession stand system isn’t great, and one woman noted that she had to pay $5.50 for a Pepsi.
The Vikings gave fans plenty to be excited about in their debut at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Chargers: Beside Oliver, RT Joe Barksdale also came out of the game in the first half, limping off with a left ankle injury.
National Football League fans will get their first look at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings host the San Diego Chargers in the new facility in downtown Minneapolis. The Vikings extended the lead to 20-10 on Hill’s two-point conversion pass to Treadwell. In two games he’s rushed for 62 yards on seven carries, highlighted by a 44-yard touchdown in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans.
The Vikings will have to cut their roster to 75 by 3 p.m. on Tuesday and to the regular-season limit of 53 players by 3 p.m. on September 3.
Fans inside have said that the new stadium is wonderful and that the atmosphere is electric.
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“I think after about five or six games it will be ideal, ” Gordon said. The Vikings got a touchdown on a fumble recovery from Cordarrelle Patterson and three field goals from Blair Walsh, who was appearing before the home fans for the first time since missing a short kick in the final 30 seconds of last season’s 10-9 playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
