Vikings preseason game #2

Vikings 25
Seahawks 19

Good to be back in the purple palace, and in different seats for a change, although I still prefer my usual spot.

Not a bad game as preseason tilts go.

Cousins looked solid. There was a fumbled snap but I don't know if that was him or Bradbury.

Defense made some big pressures on Wilson when they had to. I mean a guy like that's always gonna hit a few plays.

Nobody missed any kicks. I liked Zim going for 2 up 7 to make it a 9 point game. That's something I'd hope he does if a similar situation happens in the regular season.

Most encouraging thing was probably the variety of WRs showing off. Zylstra and Badet in particular seem like 53 man locks. Hell, even Laquon made a few nice plays. Good to see Irv Smith Jr. get involved more.

Reddit was afire with Sloter vs Mannion. Look, Mannion is the backup and he should be. Sloter is good enough to look good against 3rd stringers. He has been for a few years now. Mannion had a pick six tonight that I don't think was his fault, but aside from that he looked very solid against some of Seattle's actual starters.

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