Briefly

-- In four exhibition games, the Vikings' defense racked up eight interceptions and recovered four of eight fumbles. Starting players accounted for three interceptions and no fumble recoveries.
-- The Vikings tied an exhibition game for the third time in team history. The last time was 1975, in San Diego. The score was 14-14.
-- Childress applauded starting quarterback Brad Johnson for "controlling the football in this game."
Johnson finished 11 of 13 for 135 yards, with one touchdown.
"He had great command of the football," Childress said. "He did a great job of utilizing his checkdowns."
-- Troy Williamson returned one kickoff, and Childress said the team has not "totally given up on Troy Williamson" as a returner.
-- On seeing Terrell Owens, Childress said, "I did not.
"I don't think he was lined up on my side at all," Childress said.