The Vikings looked impressive for the most part in their first pre-season game - which was not the case last season - getting some good play from some surprising players while the starters took care of business in limited action.
SPIELMAN OUTDUELS ELWAY
This may sound like a strange opening, but based on this game, and maybe a little more, Vikings GM Rick Spielman clearly got the better of Hall of Fame QB and Broncos GM John Elway when it comes to acquiring quarterbacks for their roster.
Cousins looked better than Keenum, Siemian looked better than Lynch, and Sloter looked better than Kelly.