Murray Wins… But Was It Ever a Real Fight?

Murray Named Starter After Preseason Yawner; McCarthy Struggles and Adams Lost for Season — Darren and Dave recap the Vikings’ 13–10 preseason win over the Giants, calling it a penalty-filled, low-flow game highlighted by one first-team drive. Kyler Murray went 2-for-3 with some off-target throws while the run game (Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason) fueled an opening field goal.

J.J. McCarthy had a poor outing (4-for-7, 34 yards, sack) with ongoing ball-placement and pre-snap issues. They argue he needs extensive preseason reps despite calls to trade him, while Carson Wentz looked only slightly better and had risky throws.

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