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Minnesota Vikings vs Chargers: Preseason week 3 game review

By Adam Carlson

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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Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) carries the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The Good Stuff

  1. Vikings moving the ball at will. It is great to see the Vikings being so successful between the red zones. Being able to pick up first downs, keep the defense off the field, and control time of possession should be a key for the Minnesota offense during the 2016 NFL season.
  2. Clemmings play at left tackle. He had some miscues along that way, but that’s to be expected for a guy filling in for the injured Matt Kalil. While the Chargers may not be the best measuring stick for his capabilities at the position, it is encouraging to see him rise to the challenge of protecting Teddy’s blind side.
  3. Teddy is breaking ankles and dropping dimes. Sure, there were two drives that could have ended better for Bridgewater, but fans have to love what they saw from the young quarterback during this game. In particular, there was the 2 minute drill that saw him dropping dimes to score before halftime.
  4. McKinnon looks ready for a huge role. The combination of McKinnon/Asiata held down fort pretty well for Adrian Peterson when he was sitting out the season in 2014. Even though Peterson is an elite player, there is no reason to think that McKinnon isn’t ready to step up again if needed, and games like this help to remind fans of his capabilities.
  5. Trae Waynes…again. This guy has not failed to impress this preseason. It seems like every game so far I have talked about his play continuing to improve. At this point, he should be considered to be a lock to start along with cornerback Xavier Rhodes. If he can do this, it opens up a world of things for the Vikings to do with Terence Newman.

Next: The Bad Things

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