Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings: First quarter recap and second quarter discussion

We’re through one quarter of action at U.S. Bank Stadium, and the Minnesota Vikings have scored on both of their possessions to give themselves a 10-0 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Vikings got the football first in this one, and put together an outstanding opening drive. Kirk Cousins converted an outstanding third-and-long with a 20-yard pass to a diving Adam Thielen, and the team had themselves facing a 1st-and-goal from the Philadelphia 5-yard line. After Dalvin Cook was tackled for a loss on first down, Cousins and Thielen connected again on a beautiful 6-yard touchdown pass to give the good guys an early lead.

The Vikings’ defense then forced a three-and-out, and moved the ball down the field once again. The Eagles appeared to have the Vikings stopped on a third down, but Rasul Douglas was flagged for holding on a third-down stop to keep the drive alive. Cousins just barely missed Thielen on the next third down, but Dan Bailey came in and connected on a 39-yard field goal attempt to extend the lead to 10-0.

As we move to the second quarter of play, the Eagles are looking at a 1st-and-10 from their own 48-yard line.

We’re through fifteen minutes of action, and the Vikings lead the Eagles by a score of 10-0. Come on in and join us for the second quarter of play!