The Vikings ended the preseason by playing rookie quarterback Jaren Hall for all of their finale on Saturday. Though it appeared early they'd get their first victory of the preseason, they concluded it with an 18-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Hall, who completed 16 of his 27 passes for 178 yards, helped the Vikings build a 17-3 halftime lead. But his fourth-quarter throw behind tight end Ben Sims was picked off by Sean Chandler, and the Cardinals used the turnover to take the lead for good.
The Vikings have lost all six exhibition games under coach Kevin O'Connell, choosing to rest starters and emphasize joint practices over preseason results.