Vikings Sign Practice Squad QB — In Case Bradford Can’t Go
ESPN had reported Friday that Bradford had an MRI on Tuesday, which was negative, but the Vikings still were concerned. “I think we got in and out of the huddle a little faster and ran some plays on the line, mixed it up”, Keenum said. When Bradford’s swollen left knee prevented him from going to work against the Steelers, the Vikings hoped Keenum would provide a spark.
“We’re not BCS-pointing it here”, said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. On the Vikings’ first possession, on fourth-and-4 at the 36, he called for pass on a fake punt by Quigley, who never has thrown one in his five-year National Football League career. That’s going to happen.
One of the outstanding performance in the win over New Orleans came from NFL Debutant Dalvin Cook who made 22 carries for 127 yards, setting the Vikings rookie record for most rushing yards in a debut.
“Just?” said Cam Heyward.
If they took much notice in the game that is.
But Ben Roethlisberger did what he set out to do, going for it on fourth down and forcing Brian Robison to jump offside, the encroachment call giving the Steelers a first down, their first of the game.
Scoring Play: Kai Forbath 42-yard field goal.
“The game that he played last week was awesome”, Roethlisberger said. “The whole day was very emotional”.
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Bryant found separation from cornerback Terence Newman on the crossing pattern for the first-quarter score.
Some of the Steelers didn’t even realize it was Keenum behind center until the game was underway.
When it comes to the Vikings’ most important player and when he might appear back on the field, it seems nobody is entitled to answers. The team looked good on offense and defense, easily moving to 1-0 with an important victory against another potential NFC contender.
“Are you comfortable with (Keenum) going forward if you need to play him?: someone asked Zimmer”.
This doesn’t mean his career is over, but for right now, we can assume he’s headed to the end of a long and successful time in Pittsburgh.
And the Cleveland defense was impressive, other than a weak pass rush. They create the ball coming out of your hands quick. “I respect the flags thrown”.
Le’Veon Bell carried 27 times for 87 yards, or just four yards less than the Vikings gained as a team. It will not be known how serious this issue is until we see who is on the field for the Vikings. “And we did not prove it today”. “So it gave us opportunities”. It’s still really early in the season. Both are listed as questionable to play against the Steelers.
“Case is experienced, and he’s started games in the NFL”, Wright said.
Last week, Rudolph averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game, as he caught one touchdown against the Saints. DE Everson Griffen had both of the Vikings’ sacks.