Minnesota Vikings' Defense Stifled by Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium

The Minnesota Vikings faced off against the Tennessee Titans in a preseason clash at Nissan Stadium, resulting in a 23-13 victory for the home team. This game marked the third week of preseason action, leaving the Vikings with a record of 0-3 and the Titans improving to 2-1.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Vikes struggled to find their rhythm offensively, with quarterback Max Brosmer completing only 15 out of his 23 attempts for a total of 161 yards. Despite this effort, he managed to connect with tight end Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown pass that spanned 21 yards, marking one of the few highlights for Minnesota's offense.

Second Quarter

As play continued into the second quarter, it was evident that Tennessee's defense was formidable. The Two-Tone Blue applied pressure consistently on Brett Rypien, who completed just seven passes out of fourteen attempts and threw an interception. On defense, Austin Keys stood out for Minnesota with four tackles and one sack but couldn't prevent Tennessee from gaining momentum.

Third Quarter

In this period, Ryan Wright showcased his punting prowess by pinning two punts inside Tennessee's 20-yard line. However, penalties plagued Minnesota’s efforts as they accumulated six penalties totaling fifty yards throughout the game. Meanwhile, Levi Drake Rodriguez made an impact defensively with one sack and two quarterback hits.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw Will Reichard attempting to close the gap through field goals; however, he only converted two out of four attempts despite hitting from distances as far as fifty-eight yards. The Skol Vikings’ rushing attack was led by Xazavian Valladay who gained thirty-nine yards on eight carries but failed to reach pay dirt.

Despite these efforts from individual players like Mekhi Blackmon contributing three tackles defensively and Jeshaun Jones catching all four targets thrown his way for forty-one receiving yards – it wasn't enough against a well-prepared Titan squad that capitalized on every opportunity presented during this matchup.

This post-game report Minnesota Vikings highlights how critical defensive plays were overshadowed by offensive struggles leading up until now within their preseason campaign thus far while also emphasizing key performances across both sides involved within today’s contest itself overall too! For more insights into what transpired during this exciting encounter between these two teams - check back soon when we provide further analysis regarding everything else related specifically towards our comprehensive coverage surrounding all things related directly towards any upcoming broadcasts involving either side moving forward next time around instead!

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