Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw that was intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Saturday.
Rookie Will Reichard kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to stop Minnesota's 10-game preseason losing streak. The Vikings last won an exhibition on Aug. 24, 2019, at home against Arizona.for the starting quarterback job for the Raiders, was 6 for 12 for 117 yards and a second-quarter touchdown to D.J. Turner.
After Darnold went 4 for 8 for 59 yards on the opening drive that stalled at the 4-yard line with consecutive end-zone incompletions, McCarthy entered the game to an eager roar from the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium. In six possessions, the 10th overall pick in the draft from national champion Michigan went 11 for 17 for 188 yards.Sr. for a 33-yard touchdown. Kene Nwangu also rushed for a 48-yard score while McCarthy was in the game.
Both teams gave most of their projected starters at least one series, with the Vikings playing it safe by holding out a handful of irreplaceable veterans: wide receiverAmong the key players who've been sidelined or limited by injuries in training camp and did not participate: left tackleKolston Jackson, the younger brother of late cornerback Khyree Jackson, joined Vikings captains for the pregame coin flip.
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