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Video: Teddy Bridgewater Burns Defender in Team's First Win at U.S. Bank Stadium
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater embarrassed Chargers safety Adrian Phillips on his 22-yard run.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — You can put that win in the bank.
On Sunday, Vikings fans and players took part in the first home at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The team christened their new home with a 23-10 win over the San Diego Chargers. Sure, it's just preseason, but a win's a win.
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Among the highlights of the game was 3rd-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's 22-yard run that almost shook Chargers safety Adrian Phillips out of his shoes.
Bridgewater ran up to Phillips, stutter-stepped and juked right by him.
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The play setup Blair Walsh for his second field goal of the day.
Bridgewater completed 12 of 16 pass attempts, and threw for 161 yards and a touchdown.
The Vikings will play their final preseason game Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams.
Photo by Karl Brummer, used with permission
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