By most accounts this Vikings preseason was a disappointment. The offense in general didn’t perform all that well, or score many points. The defense perhaps was a little better at times, but still allowed nearly 25 points a game, and apart from some pick-sixes off of a couple tipped balls, didn’t really stand out much either. Special teams units seemed to do okay, punting improved after a poor start, but having a kicker that is nearly automatic still seems as elusive as ever.
So what conclusions can we draw from all this? Some say preseason is meaningless, others look to draw conclusions about how the regular season will unfold based on preseason performance, or how competitive the team may be early on.