nfl Game Recap
Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Wrap - Minnesota Wins 20-10
The Texans came up short against the Vikings in Pre-Season Week 1 action on Saturday, falling 20-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 40.0.
Zavier Scott rushed for 40 yards, while Jordan Mason added 20 yards in the win. Jordan Addison and Lucky Jackson added 33 and 30 receiving yards respectively.
Dare Ogunbowale rushed for 29 yards for Houston, while Jawhar Jordan added 18 yards. Davis Mills threw for 50 yards for the Texans, while receivers John Metchie III and Braxton Berrios had 45 and 33 yards respectively.
Houston was outgained by Minnesota 261-194 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-13 by the Vikings.
Houston lost the time of possession battle 33:37-26:23, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Patriots. The Texans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Carolina.