5 Takeaways from Thursday's Preseason Finale

The Vikings marathon preseason has concluded. A five-game exhibition schedule that began on August 9 in Canton, Ohio at the Hall of Fame Game ended in Nashville, Tennessee with a 24-17 victory. Along the way, the Vikings took many steps forward as they prepared for the 2015 regular season, including some positive moments even in the loss to Tennessee.

Here are five takeaways from Thursday night’s loss to the Titans, the first preseason loss in nine games under Mike Zimmer…

1. Heinicke impresses again

Undrafted rookie QB Taylor Heinicke had been quietly impressing during the Vikings offseason program and training camp. But then came the preseason, and Heinicke got on the field for everyone else…