Day 14 recap of Vikings' training camp: Defense gets the best of Kyler Murray and the offense
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Key Points:
- Quarterback Kyler Murray faced a strong first-team defense, completing 5 of 9 passes in 11-on-11 drills but throwing two interceptions, including one off a tipped pass by defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins.
- Murray showed promise in 7-on-7 drills with a 6-for-8 performance and five touchdowns in the deep red zone, though he struggled with consistency against the full defense.
- Shotgun snap issues persist between Murray and center Blake Brandel, with multiple low or shaky snaps during training camp affecting Murray's ability to handle the ball cleanly.
- Backup quarterback Carson Wentz completed 4 of 8 passes in 10 snaps but threw two interceptions, including one on his first 7-on-7 attempt and another late in practice, despite connecting for a touchdown.
- Defensive players, including safety Theo Jackson and cornerbacks Zemaiah Vaughn and Byron Murphy Jr., made key plays disrupting both Murray's and Wentz's passing attempts during practice.
