Who’s Up and Who’s Down After Vikings’ PS1

The Vikings won their first preseason game in the KOC era on Saturday, and first win in the last eleven preseason games going back a few years. The 24-23 win came on a walk-off field goal by rookie kicker Will Reichard.

But beyond the box score, preseason is all about development and who’s showing up and who’s not. Preseason is only one part of player evaluations that will determine who makes the 53-man roster at the end of the month and is also a factor in sorting out depth charts.

With that in mind, here are some players that helped- and hurt- their stock.

Stock Up

Sam Darnold

Darnold looked good on the one drive he had. He was accurate, poised, and in command, despite a helmet communication…