Murray Debuts as Vikings Starter in Preseason Victory; Giants’ Dart Scores
In a preseason game, Kyler Murray made his debut as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, leading a drive that resulted in a field goal. The Vikings defeated the New York Giants 13-10. Additionally, Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown pass for…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 15, 2026 —
Kyler Murray made his first appearance as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason matchup against the New York Giants. The Vikings secured a 13-10 victory in the game.
Murray’s debut saw him guide a drive that culminated in a field goal for the Vikings. The specifics of the drive’s yardage and time of possession were not detailed in the provided summary.
On the Giants’ side, Jaxson Dart connected on a touchdown pass. This occurred after Dart had successfully passed a concussion test, indicating his readiness to play following a previous concern.
The game was not without its injury concerns. Vikings player Jamal Adams was seen leaving the field on a cart. The injury is described as a non-contact incident. Further details regarding the severity or nature of Adams’ injury were not provided.
The preseason contest offered a glimpse of the Vikings’ offensive strategy with Murray at the helm and provided an update on Dart’s performance for the Giants. The win for the Vikings marks a positive note in their preseason campaign, while the injury to Adams introduces an element of uncertainty for the team.
Story summarized from the original created by James Monical on kstp.com, see more information here.
