Tonight’s the night, folks. The Minnesota Vikings roll into Empower Field at Mile High for their final preseason battle against the Denver Broncos on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM Central time, and believe it or not, this one actually matters, big time. We’re talking partly cloudy skies, maybe some isolated thunderstorms, and temps in the mid-to-upper 70s, but the real storm is brewing on the field. This isn’t just another exhibition game.
QB Drama and Injury Watch Takes Center Stage
First up, let’s talk about the most crucial goal for any preseason finale: no injuries. We made it through the last game clean, and everyone’s holding their breath hoping for the same tonight. But it’s not just about staying healthy. Quarterback snap distribution is still huge. J.J. McCarthy, despite missing some practice this week with an ankle issue, is apparently still hoped to start tonight’s game. We’ll see how long he actually plays, right? Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer are also slated to get time, so coaches will be watching every throw. It’s gotta be frustrating to see your guy banged up right before the real stuff starts.
One Last Shot to Shine Before the Cuts Come
This is it. This is the last call. Less than 48 hours after the final whistle blows tonight, NFL teams start making their brutal final roster cuts. Sunday at 5:00 PM Central time, the “turk” comes visiting, and a lot of dreams are gonna get put on hold. That means every single snap, every block, every tackle, every route run tonight is the last, best chance for these young men to make an impression on their coaching staff and the front office. Who’s going to step up? Who’s going to grab that roster spot?
You can catch all the action on FOX 9 in the Twin Cities, various local broadcast affiliates, or nationally on NFL Network. If you’re listening, the Vikings Radio Network and SiriusXM Channel 225 have you covered. And get this: Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is joining the KFAN simulcast from the sidelines for the entire third quarter. How cool is that? Let’s just hope for a solid evening of football and that both teams escape without any significant injuries.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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