The current version of VT’s postgame Vikings breakdown considers Minnesota’s debut preseason game in New York.
Far from a barn burner, the Vikings found a way to win behind a score of 13-10. Anyone who fell asleep on the couch will be forgiven. Check out six quick-hitter thoughts as an all-too-quick recap.
A Quick-Hitter Postgame Vikings Breakdown
1 — Just Terrible News for Jamal Adams
The great issue for Jamal Adams throughout his career has been injury. Yet again, the problem has arisen, leading to the safety seeing his season undermined before it could really begin. Minnesota’s social media sent along a vague but ominous update: “Head Coach Kevin O’Connell has said that Jamal Adams suffered a right knee injury in today’s game and that initial examinations don’t look good.”
2 — J.J. McCarthy Didn’t Respond
Going 4/7 for 34 is a brutal outcome. Obviously, a larger sample size would be preferable but there’s not a ton there, as the 69.9 passer rating suggests. Nothing from today indicated that he should be the starter over Kyler Murray.
3 — Max Bredeson Could Be Key
Looked active out there. Max Bredeson boasts a good build and should represent a noticeable step forward over C.J. Ham from an athleticism standpoint. The 2026 season could be the one where Kevin O’Connell leans on the fullback more than ever before.
4 — Up and Down from Caleb Banks
Check out a poor rep:
Been a handful of reps like this one for Caleb Banks today. Pad level and leverage are going to be major focuses for him moving forward. pic.twitter.com/3qQaAOgB16
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) August 15, 2026
As Will Ragatz indicates, there’s a pad level issue. Caleb Banks needs to sink his hips by bending at his knees so he can control the offensive lineman with his mitts and long arms. Losing the balance battle at the line of scrimmage means getting beat.
5 — Great to See Myles Price Shine
The young fella knows how to work. His 4 targets went for 4 catches for 51 yards and 1 touchdown. Not a bad day at the office for somebody who is shooting for the WR4 job.
6 — The Sack Artists
Good to see Dallas Turner begin with a sack. So, too, did Jay Ward put a strong hit onto the quarterback. Nice to build up some momentum. Can Brian Flores get away with rushing just four a bit more commonly? If so, the Vikings have more guys for coverage duty.
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