The Minnesota Vikings were expected to enter the 2026 NFL preseason with one of the league's most intriguing quarterback battles. Instead, veteran Kyler Murray has already been declared winner of the battle over third-year pro J.J. McCarthy.
\nNow, McCarthy will need to try to show Kevin O'Connell during the preseason he can still be trusted if anything goes wrong in the early stages of the season with Murray.
\nBoth Murray and McCarthy are expected to play in Minnesota's preseason debut against New York. It isn't as clear exactly what John Harbaugh has planned for the Giants.
\nHowever, its worth noting Harbaugh didn't play Lamar Jackson over his final four preseasons in Baltimore. Jaxson Dart may not get the exact same treatment, but if the second-year passer does see the field, one would imagine it would come in a sparing capacity.
\nHere's what to know about the Vikings vs. Giants preseason game and how to watch it.
\nWhat time is Vikings vs Giants?
\nKickoff between Minnesota and New York is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 15.
\nHow to watch Vikings vs Giants on Saturday
\n- Date: Aug. 15
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Venue: MetLife Stadium
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Vikings vs Giants TV channel
\n- TV channel (national): NFL+ | ESPN Unlimited
- TV channel (local): KMSP (Minneapolis) | WNBC (New York)
- Streaming: NFL+ | ESPN Unlimited
Saturday's preseason contest between the Vikings and Giants will air on ESPN Unlimited. It will also be available on NFL+ Premium, which will carry the entirety of the preseason.
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\nNFL preseason Week 1 schedule
\nThursday, Aug. 13
\n- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions, 7 p.m. ET
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers, 7 p.m. ET
- New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8 p.m. ET
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m. ET
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans, 9 p.m. ET
Friday, Aug. 14
\n- Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos, 7 p.m. ET
- New York Jets vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m. ET
- Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 15
\n- Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET
- Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET
- New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4 p.m. ET
- New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 4 p.m. ET
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m. ET
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. ET
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