Vikings Edge Giants 13-10 in Preseason Week 1
Minnesota Vikings 13, New York Giants 10 at MetLife Stadium. Carson Wentz went 9 of 14 for 81 yards with 1 touchdown.
Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vikings | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
 Giants | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Giants Leaders
Vikings Leaders
Team Stats
| Vikings | Stat | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 11 |
| 7 | Passing 1st downs | 9 |
| 5 | Rushing 1st downs | 2 |
| 3 | 1st downs from penalties | 0 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 54 | Total Plays | 52 |
| 238 | Total Yards | 201 |
| 4.4 | Yards per Play | 3.9 |
| 10 | Total Drives | 10 |
| 127 | Passing | 131 |
| 16/26 | Comp/Att | 16/21 |
| 4.7 | Yards per pass | 5.2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 1-4 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-29 |
| 111 | Rushing | 70 |
| 27 | Rushing Attempts | 27 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 2.6 |
| 1-2 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-1 |
| 7-49 | Penalties | 7-45 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 |
| 29:27 | Possession | 30:33 |
Scoring Plays
5 scores Preseason Week 1: Vikings' Unsettled QB Battle Visits a Surging Jaxson Dart
Read the full recap →The Minnesota Vikings travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants on Saturday, August 15. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continue to split first- and second-team reps in a genuine competition that head coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't settled. Minnesota is also managing a thinned-out roster, with Christian Darrisaw, Josh Metellus and Jonathan Greenard already on IR and Javon Hargrave sidelined. New York counters with second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has looked sharp enough in camp to take live snaps without a non-contact jersey for the first time since spring.
Murray-McCarthy competition remains unresolved
With both quarterbacks still getting extensive reps, this game is another data point in one of the more closely watched QB battles in the league.
Vikings dealing with real attrition
Between IR losses at left tackle, safety and linebacker and Hargrave sidelined up front, Minnesota is missing significant pieces beyond just its quarterback uncertainty.
Dart trending upward for New York
Earning full-contact reps for the first time since spring is a meaningful signal of the Giants' confidence in their second-year quarterback heading into his more prominent role.
Pregame AI Prediction
How the prediction did
Predicted 17-21 (Vikings vs Giants), final was 13-10. Minnesota won 13-10 on the road, despite the team's injury list, as the Giants' Jaxson Dart-led offense couldn't close the gap.
Vikings Giants Dart's clear developmental trajectory favors New York
A quarterback trending upward in camp, now with full-contact reps, provides more stability than a Vikings offense still auditioning two options at the position.
Minnesota's roster attrition is significant
Multiple IR losses at premium positions, plus a sidelined starting defensive tackle, leave the Vikings without some of their most established pieces.
Unresolved QB competition adds inconsistency
Rotating snaps between Murray and McCarthy can disrupt offensive rhythm compared to a team with a clearer plan at the position.
This is a preseason exhibition, but Minnesota's notable injury list and Dart's positive trajectory give this projection more confidence than a typical Preseason Week 1 game.
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