The Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason finale, resulting in a 26-3 loss ¹. The Vikings’ Jaren Hall led the charge, throwing for 162 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against the Eagles’ reserves ². Hall’s impressive performance showcased his efficiency and speed on the field, leaving a lasting impression on Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell ².
Neither team played their starting quarterback, with the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts not getting a single snap in the preseason for the second straight year ². The Vikings kept Sam Darnold out of action as well, following an injury to rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy ².
The Eagles are looking to bounce back from a disappointing end to their previous season, having lost five of their final six games and getting blown out in the wild-card round of the playoffs ². With a talented roster, including Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and newly acquired running back Saquon Barkley, the Eagles are hopeful for a strong season ².
The Vikings, on the other hand, finished their preseason 3-0, but suffered a significant loss with McCarthy’s injury ². Despite this, they’re feeling confident after their win, with coach O’Connell praising his team’s hard work and dedication ².
The Eagles will look to regroup and prepare for their season opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil on September 6 ². The Vikings will face the New York Giants on September 8 ².
