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Minnesota Vikings Best and Worst: Preseason Week 1 vs. Saints

By Adam Carlson

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 09: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 09: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 09: New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes against Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalyn Holmes (92) during the first half of an NFL preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings on August 9, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Jalyn Holmes – Minnesota Vikings (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

What were the best and worst things to happen during the Week 1 preseason game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints?

While it is not quite the same feeling as regular-season action, the NFL preseason arrived for the Minnesota Vikings as they hit the road to take on the Saints in New Orleans for Week 1 of exhibition play.

There was a lot to be interested in when it came to this game. For many fans, it was their first opportunity to see the new offensive line in action as well as observe many of the rookies and young players fighting for roster spots.

With so many players trying to impress the coaches and individuals trying to make the team’s 53-man roster, this was an exciting game to watch as each unit takes the field against New Orleans, even though the final score doesn’t really matter.

Let’s take a look at the best and worst thing for the Minnesota Vikings during Week 1 of the preseason starting with the best thing that happened during the 35-24 win!

(Note: All stats via ESPN)

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