The Top Photos from Vikings 1st Preseason Game

By Dustin Baker

·August 11, 2023

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

The Seattle Seahawks downed the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night, 24-13, after the Vikings string of third-teamers failed to maintain an early lead.

Minnesota lost all three preseason games in 2022 and later won the NFC North with a 13-4 record.

The Top Photos from Vikings 1st Preseason Game

VikingsTerritory already published snap reactions, surprises, takeaways, and ‘losers‘ from the event, so now let’s have a look at the best photos from the first preseason party of 2023.

7. HC and the OPOY

Justin Jefferson didn’t play Thursday night — a wise decision — but he and Kevin O’Connell were snapped before the festivities began.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O Connell and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

6. Andre Carter II in a Vikings Uni

This undrafted free agent first hit the Physically Unable to Perform list a few weeks ago, but now he’s back — and battling for a 53-man roster spot.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Jake Curhan (74) blocks Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andre Carter II (55) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

5. Last Year’s Rookie and This Year’s Rookie

Mekhi Blackmon (left) produced a decent first-ever outing, while Andrew Booth (right) struggled. The two were captured in this photo at Lumen Field.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (11) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) talk during warmups prior to the game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

4. Jaren Hall Unloads

This 5th-Round rookie quarterback was under siege for most of the second half, so at least he could show off his in-the-pocket and out-of-the-pocket wheels. Hall didn’t do much in two quarters, but such is life for a late-round lottery-ticket prospect.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) passes the ball over Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

3. Jay Ward Brings the Heat

Another rookie, safety Jay Ward notched five tackles and should be a safe bet for the 53-man roster shave-down on August 29th.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. (86) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jaylin Williams (38) and safety Jay Ward (20) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

2. Ty Chandler Dances Outside for a Gain

Perhaps the Vikings keynote performer at Seattle. Chandler tabulated 70 yards from scrimmage and made his case for the RB2 job, a gig currently held by KR-RB Kene Nwangwu. Chandler looked solid and like a bonafide RB2.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) carries the ball while being defended by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) after making a catch during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

1. The One and Only TD

The bombastic Nick Muse, a second-year tight end, grabbed the Vikings only touchdown on a pass from QB2 Nick Mullens. He then hit the Griddy, and the Vikings curiously stopped scoring touchdowns.

Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Muse (34) catches a pass for a touchdown over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band).

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