The Minnesota Vikings didn’t waste time jumping out on the Arizona Cardinals. One play after a strip-sack from rookie Jay Ward, quarterback Jaren Hall found running back Abram Smith for a five-yard touchdown pass.
This is a great start for the Vikings in their final preseason game. They are looking to snap a nine-game preseason losing streak and getting up 14-0 on the Cardinals will make a difference.
The Vikings signed Smith the day after the first night practice three weeks ago and he has had an inconsistent tenure thus far. This touchdown was very well done.
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The play is well-designed. Only one receiver to the far side and Smith runs an out route out of the backfield with Trishton Jackson running a corner route. That clears the flat for him and Smith takes advantage of the linebacker.
The Vikings are up 14-3 with 4:00 left in the first quarter.
