NASHVILLE — For the second straight week, the Vikings found themselves in the hole at halftime after their opponent opted to play starters early against their third- and fourth-stringers.
The Tennessee Titans, led for a little over a quarter by 2025 No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward at quarterback, built up a 14-3 advantage by the break Friday night and quickly tacked on another three with a 63-yard field goal to cap their opening drive of the second half.
Though rookie quarterback Max Brosmer led a scoring drive out of the half to bring the game to one score, the Vikings again couldn’t mount the second-half comeback and finished the preseason 1-2.
Here are five things we learned in the Vikings’ 23-13 loss:
1. Brosmer gets the start
In his six series, Brosmer was 15-of-23 for 161 yards and a touchdown.
He began the game against many of the Titans’ defensive starters, including defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, but evaded any sacks a week after taking four at the hands of the Patriots defense.
Brosmer has both of the Vikings’ passing touchdowns this preseason. He tallied his second when he found tight end Bryson Nesbit over the middle of the field for a 21-yard scoring play.