If nothing else, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has one thing going for him right now: He’s a career 6-0 in preseason games. Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 26-16 Saturday night in the Vikings’ first of two preseason games at TCF Bank Stadium.
Yes, the result means nothing and it doesn’t count. But the means to the result is what the focus remains on as the Vikings get ready for the year. They were dealt a big blow with a major injury, and the defense got tested by Jameis Winston’s NFL debut.
There are still three more preseason games left and plenty can change in the next month, but here are seven takeaways from Saturday’s preseason victory.