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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups for a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Vikings' future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders. Rookie Will Reichard kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to stop Minnesota's 10-game preseason losing streak. The Vikings last won an exhibition on Aug. 24, 2019, against Arizona. Gardner Minshew is in a close competition with Aidan O'Connell for the Raiders' quarterback job. He passed for 117 yards and a second-quarter touchdown to D.J. Turner.
