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10 Vikings-Titans Numbers of Note: Beebe, Boone Lead Vikings Offense in Preseason Stats

EAGAN, Minn. — The preseason is coming to a close.

The Vikings wrap up their preseason schedule Thursday night in Tennessee against the Titans. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. (CT) from Nashville.

Minnesota's starters are not expected to play against the Titans, as Thursday's game should showcase plenty of players fighting for roster spots.

The Vikings are 2-1 in the preseason, while Tennessee is 0-3.

Here's a look at 10 numbers of note heading into Thursday's matchup:

90 — The Vikings currently have 90 players on their roster. The team will have to get down to 53 players by 3 p.m. (CT) on Saturday.

236 — Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 24 of 40 passes for 236 yards with a touchdown in three preseason games. Quarterback Kyle Sloter also has 236 preseason passing yards.

17 — Minnesota's starting defense gave up 17 combined points in 10 total series in three preseason games.

9 — Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe leads the Vikings with nine catches in preseason play. He has 95 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

13 — The Vikings have played 13 regular-season games against the Tennessee/Houston franchise dating back to 1974. The first seven meetings came when the franchise was known as the Houston Oilers, and the 1998 matchup was against the Tennessee Oilers. The past five meetings have featured the Vikings and the Tennessee Titans.

139 — Running back Mike Boone leads the Vikings with 34 carries for 139 yards and a touchdown in preseason play. The undrafted rookie free agent is trying to make the 53-man roster.

33 — Vikings safety George Iloka played 33 total snaps in Friday night's preseason game against Seattle. Iloka, who was signed on Wednesday, played 25 defensive snaps and eight on special teams.

10 — The Vikings have racked up 10 sacks in three preseason games. Ifeadi Odenigbo and Anthony Harris have 2.0 sacks apiece, while five other players (Tashawn Bower, Eric Wilson, Danielle Hunter, David Parry and Jonathan Wynn) have one sack. Ben Gedeon and Stephen Weatherly have 0.5 sacks to their name.

16 — The Vikings are 16-4 in preseason play under Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer since he took over in 2014.

57 — Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson is tied for the longest successful field goal try in the preseason at 57 yards, which the rookie made in Denver. Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, who is preparing for his 23rd NFL season and will turn 46 in December, also made a 57-yarder this preseason.

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