CANTON, Ohio -- Backup quarterback Mike Kafka threw a touchdown pass and running back Joe Banyard ran for another score to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Sunday night in the game.
Most of the regulars watched from the sidelines in the annual preseason opener, including Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger.
Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed 5-of-6 passes for 44 yards in his one series of work. His night ended when the Steelers stopped the Vikings on fourth down midway through the first quarter.
There was a moment of silence before kickoff for running back and longtime broadcaster Frank Gifford. The former New York Giants star died Sunday morning at age 84.
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