Denver – On second down-and-14 after the lone blemish of the Vikings’ opening drive, tight end David Morgan made a key block that sprung Latavius Murray for a 20-yard gain out of a two-tight end set. Murray lined up behind fullback C.J. Ham on the next play, ripping off a 21-yard gain.
Two plays after that, Kirk Cousins threw a 28-yard strike to Stefon Diggs off play action. And on a third-and goal from the 1-yard line, Cousins drilled a quick slant to Diggs for a touchdown.
It’s debatable the extent to which the initial drive of the preseason should serve as a bellwether for a team’s offensive health.