Vikings LB Eric Kendricks makes a tackle (photo courtesy of Vikings.com)
Vikings 17, Bills 10
Vikings win preseason opener in Buffalo (AUDIO)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterbacks Case Keenum and Taylor Heinicke led third-quarter touchdown drives to lift Minnesota over the Bills at New Era Field in Buffalo, N.Y.
Keenum completed 11 of 16 passes for 121 yards and engineered a 69-yard touchdown drive. Heinicke hit rookie Rodney Adams on a rollout for a 2-yard touchdown that capped a 71-yard drive and gave the Vikings a two-touchdown lead.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer spoke with reporters following the game:
Tyrod Taylor was 5 of 8 passing for 46 yards, connecting with Sammy Watkins on Buffalo’s first three plays. Minnesota’s Sam Bradford completed 5 of 7 passes for 35 yards and was sacked twice.