The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are set to square off in a highly anticipated NFL Week 1 matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. With a brand-new head coach and a number of key offseason acquisitions, the Vikings are eager to start the season on a winning note. The Giants, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-13 campaign last year.
* Vikings receive the opening kickoff and start at their own 25-yard line.
Vikings vs. Giants: Live Score Updates and Game Analysis
* Dalvin Cook starts the game with a 15-yard run, followed by a 10-yard gain by Justin Jefferson.
* Vikings drive stalls at the Giants' 45-yard line, and Greg Joseph misses a 52-yard field goal attempt.
* Giants take over possession at their own 20-yard line.
* Saquon Barkley carries the ball for 9 yards on first down, then Daniel Jones completes a 15-yard pass to Sterling Shepard.
* Giants drive into Vikings territory, but a fumble by Jones is recovered by Minnesota at the 35-yard line.
* Vikings drive downfield, with Cousins hitting Jefferson for a 25-yard gain.
* Cook scores on a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead.
* Giants respond with a 12-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Barkley. Tie game, 7-7.
* Vikings get the ball back with 1:45 remaining in the half.
* Vikings start the second half with a 3-and-out.
* Giants punt the ball back to the Vikings, who start at their own 20-yard line.
* Cousins finds K.J. Osborn for a 40-yard gain, but the drive stalls and the Vikings punt the ball away.
* Giants take over at their own 15-yard line.
* Jones completes a 20-yard pass to Kenny Golladay, then Barkley rushes for 15 yards.
* Giants march down the field and score a touchdown on a 3-yard pass from Jones to Barkley. Giants lead, 14-7.
* Vikings take possession at their own 25-yard line.
* Cook breaks free for a 45-yard run, bringing the Vikings into the red zone.
* Jefferson catches a 15-yard touchdown pass from Cousins, tying the game at 14-14 with 11 minutes remaining.
* Giants start their drive at their own 29-yard line.
* Jones scrambles for 15 yards, then hits Golladay for another 15 yards.
* Giants drive stalls at the Vikings' 36-yard line, and Graham Gano misses a 54-yard field goal attempt.
* Vikings take over with 4:05 remaining on the clock.
* Vikings win the coin toss and receive the ball.
* Cousins connects with Jefferson for a 25-yard gain on the opening snap.
* Cook rushes for 10 yards, setting up a 33-yard field goal attempt by Joseph.
* Joseph makes the kick, giving the Vikings a 17-14 victory in overtime.
