Lindsey Young

MINNEAPOLIS — The 50-50 ball went for 50. The Vikings faced the Ravens for the teams' second preseason game Saturday afternoon, a contest Baltimore won 13-3. On second-and-7 from the Vikings 40, J.J. McCarthy dropped back, evaded a sack, climbed the pocket and let the ball fly down the field. Tai Felton leapt to snag the catch over Baltimore's Silas Walters and secured it en route to the ground for a 50-yard gain; he then calmly stood up and flicked the football into a spin on the turf.

EAGAN, Minn. — After nabbing his first NFL interception, Vikings safety Jacob Thomas tossed the ball to his parents in the MetLife Stadium stands. He can't imagine it going to anyone other than his mom and dad, who have played an integral role in Thomas' road to the NFL. And though the preseason pick won't count toward official stats, the pigskin will be well-treasured.

EAGAN, Minn. — When Vikings receivers head from a team meeting in the auditorium to their position room, they walk past a large photo of Randy Moss among mounted photos of Pro Football Hall of Famers who spent most of their careers with Minnesota. The images serve as a reminder of the Legends who have gone before, leaving an indelible mark on the Vikings organization. This week, however, the Vikings pass catchers didn't just have Moss' photo — they got the real thing.