Minnesota Vikings vs Chargers: Preseason week 3 game review

Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball as San Diego Chargers safety Dwight Lowery (20) tackles in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball as San Diego Chargers safety Dwight Lowery (20) tackles in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
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Here are the good, bad, and interesting things that happened during the Minnesota Vikings preseason week 3 game against the San Diego Chargers.

Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball as San Diego Chargers safety Dwight Lowery (20) tackles in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) carries the ball as San Diego Chargers safety Dwight Lowery (20) tackles in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings bring their preseason winning streak home to U.S. Bank Stadium for week 3 of the NFL preseason when they look to defeat a very capable San Diego Chargers football team.

Week 3 is typically considered to be the dress rehearsal for players preparing for the regular season. This will be the last opportunity fans will have to see many of the starters before the team starts their regular season on September 11, 2016 against the Tennessee Titans.

But first, they have to get out of this game against the Chargers with four important things. First, they need some experience. Secondly, some better ideas of who will be starting for the team. Third, some sorting out of who will make the roster. And fourth, and possibly the most important, is escaping with a healthy team.

Although the Minnesota Vikings came out of this game with a win, defeating the San Diego Chargers by a final score of 23-10, there was some good stuff, bad things, and interesting occurrences that need to be discussed. As always, let’s start with the good stuff!

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