Our Seattle Seahawks just took a 17-7 gut punch from the Dallas Cowboys, and that final score hits hard for anyone bleeding green and blue. It leaves us with some serious questions about what’s ahead for our squad in this early part of the season.
Around the League: Vikings Preseason Kicks Off
While we’re all still reeling from that, there was other action around the league worth a look. Over in East Rutherford, the Minnesota Vikings kicked off their preseason on August 15th against the Giants. And while it’s only preseason, you still watch for those individual flashes. Jacob Thomas, number 39, grabbed an interception and reportedly showed up elsewhere on the field, which is always good to see. Plus, Orange and Loudermilk were getting some good penetration into the backfield a couple of times. Myles Price looked good, and Claiborne got to the edge when he needed to. Even Vikings coach O’Connell told Vikings Entertainment Network’s Tatum Everett that he thought “that first group ran it well.”
Murray’s Debut and What’s Next for Minnesota
The big story out of that Vikings preseason game was Kyler Murray’s debut. After seven years with one team, he told reporters, “It was a blast, man. The reality really is kind of settin’ in… everything for me has been brand new this weekend.” He went 2-of-3 passing for 10 yards, earning a passer rating of 71.5. While he targeted Jones on a third-and-4, the pass went slightly outside the running back’s grasp, but it still led to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a 35-yard Will Reichard field goal. J.J. McCarthy also got significant playing time, playing most of the first half. The Vikings are gearing up for more joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens this Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a Week 2 preseason game against the Ravens on Saturday, August 22. They’ll wrap up their preseason schedule on Friday, August 28, facing the Denver Broncos.
But back here, the 17-7 loss to Dallas is what’s sticking with us. It’s early, but we expect more from our Seahawks. We need to see how Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury adjust after this one. Time to buckle down, Emerald City, because every game matters, even early on. We bleed green and blue, and we’ll be watching every snap, waiting for that next chance to prove what we’re made of.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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