Vikings Beat Giants 13-10 as Kyler Murray Makes His First Start for Minnesota
Jaxson Dart returned from a concussion evaluation to throw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Fields, providing a brief lead for the Giants in the preseason opener.
- On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants 13-10 in their preseason opener, with Kyler Murray leading the opening drive and Jaxson Dart throwing a touchdown pass after passing a concussion evaluation.
- Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell played his first-team offense for one series, with Murray completing two of three passes for 10 yards before backup J.J. McCarthy took over for the remainder of the first half.
- Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields after returning from a concussion evaluation, while Vikings safety Jamal Adams was carted off the field early in the second quarter with a significant noncontact knee injury.
- Backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 10th pick in the 2024 draft, threw for 34 yards, while Carson Wentz connected with receiver Myles Price for a one-handed touchdown catch, and Odell Beckham Jr. made two catches in his return to the Giants.
- The Vikings will face the Baltimore Ravens next Saturday for their second preseason game, while the Giants are scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins on the same day.
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Vikings beat Giants 13-10 as Kyler Murray makes his first start for Minnesota
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kyler Murray led a drive that ended in a field goal in his first game action since being named Minnesota’s starting quarterback, New York’s Jaxson Dart threw for a touchdown after passing a concussion test…
“Every Time That I Get Hit”: Jaxson Dart Calls Out NFL Over Repeated Medical Tent Visits After Major Injury Scare Against Vikings
The 2026 preseason opener on Saturday, August 15, almost left the New York Giants fans’ hearts skipping a beat. Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward blitzed past the O-line and crashed into Jaxson Dart, sending him to the ground. He was sent to the medical tent, a place that’s very familiar to him. “As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought behind the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things,” Dart said dur…
Jaxson Dart gets last laugh against blitzing Vikings coach Brian Flores and the ominous blue medical tent - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Josh Allen still feels guilty over McDermott’s firing, Jaxson Dart is ‘forgotten, high-ceiling QB’ Nick Wright, Danny Parkins, Kevin Wildes and Coach Eric Mangini discuss whether Jaxson Dart is the next young star QB or not, then react to Josh Allen still feeling guilty over Sean McDermott’s firing. They also discuss Patrick Mahomes’ expectations coming off his injury. (00:00) Intro (00:30) Jaxson Dart the Next Star? (05:56) Josh Allen Still Fee…
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online-listing.comJaxson Dart can’t understand why he keeps getting sent to the medical tent
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was left “puzzled” after another trip to the blue medical tent following a big hit in New York’s preseason loss to the Vikings.
Jaxson Dart gets last laugh against blitzing Vikings coach Brian Flores and the ominous blue medical tent
It was ugly when Jaxson Dart got absolutely rocked so hard during Saturday's preseason game that he lay motionless on the field as team trainers and doctors rushed to his aid.The moment looked like a snapshot from the 2025 season, when the New York Giants' quarterback was hit over and over again. And, like a handful of times in 2025, this hit resulted in Dart being evaluated for a concussion out of concern for the player's safety.Dart had one co…
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