Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota’s quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.J McCarty’s injury and the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 27-12 in an exhibition. Mullens connected with Trishton Jackson on a 14-yard TD in the first quarter for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens celebrates his touchdown throw against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens throws under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Cleveland.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson spent his second straight game on the sideline. He’s scheduled to play next week at Seattle, his first action since a season-ending shoulder injury in November. No. 2 Jameis Winston also sat out.
Mullens led Minnesota to a TD on its first possession, capping an eight-play, 75-yard opening drive with a nice throw to Jackson, who got both feet down along the left side of the end zone. Dorian Thompson-Robinson started at QB for the Browns and went 13 of 17 for 126 yards. He threw an interception late in the first half.
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