Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum had an excellent game on Sunday against the 49ers in week 3 of the preseason, and Pro Football Focus noticed.
For week 3 of the NFL preseason, the Minnesota Vikings finally got to host a game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Their opponent for this matchup was the San Francisco 49ers, who tested the team until the final seconds of the game.
During that contest, there were some amazing performances which led to being noticed during the Sunday Night Football game. While the first team offense and defense struggled to get going, the backups put on quite a show.
Leading the way was the second team offense, who were the first grouping of Vikings to find the end zone. Led by quarterback Case Keenum. Minnesota was able to narrow the gap against San Francisco and eventually come out victorious over the 49ers.
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Keenum’s play at quarterback was praised by Pro Football Focus, earning him a spot on their 2017 Preseason Week 3 – Team of the Week. Here is what they had to say about his performance during the game:
"“Keenum helped the Vikings mount a double-digit second half comeback with accurate passing and strong play under pressure. When the 49ers rush affected play, he still managed to complete 4-of-6 passes for 60 yards and a touchdown, and did not take a sack. His passer rating of 138.9 under pressure is further evidence of his poise.”"
The performance by Keenum made him the only member of the Vikings to land on the Team of the Week for week 3 of the preseason, however other members of the franchise have appeared during the previous weeks.
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Next week, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Miami Dolphins in the team’s fourth and final preseason game of the season. With roster spots and starting gigs up for grabs, fans should see some emotional and determined football on Thursday, August 31, 2017.