Minnesota Vikings 2026 Preseason Updates & Game Recap

The Minnesota Vikings continue their 2026 NFL preseason campaign as coaches finalize position battles across the active roster.

Minnesota dropped their Week 2 preseason matchup at home, losing 13-3 to the visiting Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Young quarterback J.J. McCarthy started the game and led the offense through the first quarter to gain valuable live reps.

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McCarthy delivered the biggest play of the day on a deep 50-yard connection to wide receiver Tai Felton inside the red zone.

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Veteran quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer took over later in the game as Head Coach Kevin O'Connell rested starters.

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The Vikings will wrap up their three-game preseason slate on the road against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field.

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Minnesota aims to finalize its 53-man roster before opening a highly competitive 2026 NFC North division campaign.

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