National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 10
–
Minnesota Vikings 20
1st2nd3rd4thT
HOU703010
MIN3100720
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,715 att.

Match Report

J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener

— J.J. McCarthy was solid in his brief return for the Vikings, going 4 of 7 for 30 yards while leading a scoring drive in his only series and Minnesota...

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Team Stats

HOU MIN
13
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
12
2
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
1st downs from penalties
2
6-14
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
53
Total Plays
64
194
Total Yards
261
3.7
Yards per Play
4.1
9
Total Drives
10
129
Passing
175
22/34
Comp/Att
21/32
3.6
Yards per pass
5.1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
2-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-13
65
Rushing
86
17
Rushing Attempts
30
3.8
Yards per rush
2.9
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
8-49
Penalties
4-47
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:23
Possession
33:37

Top Performers

HOU

  • Tommy Townsend NO 4 · YDS 173 · AVG 43.3
  • Davis Mills C/ATT 4/5 · YDS 50 · AVG 10.0
  • Kedon Slovis C/ATT 11/15 · YDS 71 · AVG 4.7
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 43

MIN

  • Sam Howell C/ATT 11/13 · YDS 105 · AVG 8.1
  • Ryan Wright NO 2 · YDS 103 · AVG 51.5
  • Max Brosmer C/ATT 5/8 · YDS 47 · AVG 5.9
  • Will Reichard FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 48

Injuries

Minnesota Vikings

  • Jay Ward Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 9:48 10-20

    Myles Price 3 Yd pass from Max Brosmer (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 9:42 10-13

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  3. Touchdown 3:20 7-13

    Sam Howell 1 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q2
  4. Field Goal 12:27 7-6

    Will Reichard 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  5. Touchdown 3:54 7-3

    Braxton Berrios 14 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  6. Field Goal 8:57 0-3

    Will Reichard 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. MIN

    6 plays, 26 yards, 3:55 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. HOU 3:55

    7 plays, 12 yards, 4:19 · Interception

    Q4
  3. MIN 8:14

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:07 · Fumble

    Q4
  4. HOU 8:21

    3 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Interception

    Q4
  5. MIN 9:48

    9 plays, 40 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown

    Q4
  6. Touchdown 9:48 10-20

    Myles Price 3 Yd pass from Max Brosmer (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  7. HOU 13:36

    1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception

    Q4
  8. MIN 13:44

    3 plays, -5 yards, 1:01 · Punt

    Q4
  9. HOU 14:45

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:02 · Punt

    Q4
  10. MIN 0:47

    3 plays, -3 yards, 2:18 · Punt

    Q3
  11. HOU 3:05

    8 plays, 28 yards, 4:10 · Punt

    Q3
  12. MIN 7:15

    4 plays, 20 yards, 2:27 · Punt

    Q3
  13. HOU 9:42

    10 plays, 48 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal

    Q3
  14. Field Goal 9:42 10-13

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  15. MIN

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half

    Q2
  16. HOU 0:21

    9 plays, 14 yards, 2:59 · Punt

    Q2
  17. MIN 3:20

    14 plays, 94 yards, 7:10 · Touchdown

    Q2
  18. Touchdown 3:20 7-13

    Sam Howell 1 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q2
  19. HOU 10:30

    3 plays, 2 yards, 1:57 · Punt

    Q2
  20. MIN 12:27

    12 plays, 40 yards, 6:27 · Field Goal

    Q2
  21. Field Goal 12:27 7-6

    Will Reichard 38 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  22. HOU 3:54

    10 plays, 74 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown

    Q1
  23. Touchdown 3:54 7-3

    Braxton Berrios 14 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  24. MIN 8:57

    13 plays, 58 yards, 6:03 · Field Goal

    Q1
  25. Field Goal 8:57 0-3

    Will Reichard 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q1

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