Presser Points: Turner on Run Game Balance, Edwards on Texans Threats

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner said Thursday that he was pleased with the combination of what Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata delivered in filling in for Adrian Peterson for a second straight week.

McKinnon played 46 snaps on offense and had 18 carries for 85 yards, including the Vikings longest rush of the year (25 yards) and a 4-yard touchdown against the Giants. Asiata played 29 offensive snaps, carried the ball six times for six yards and caught two passes for 12 yards.

Asiata powered his way into the end zone from a yard out for the Vikings first rushing touchdown and added a key reception for a first down during Minnesota’s clinching touchdown drive in…