Jordan Mason showed why the Vikings traded for him this offseason, running four times for 20 yards. But it was third-year running back Zavier Scott who stole the show, running seven times for 40 yards, helping spearhead a 94-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter.

The Minnesota Vikings ' rookie draft class got their first NFL action in Saturday's 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans. Four of their five picks played, as tight end Gavin Bartholomew remains on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list with a back injury.

J.J. McCarthy was solid in his brief return for the Vikings, going 4 of 7 for 30 yards while leading a scoring drive in his only series and Minnesota topped the Houston Texans 20-10 on Saturday in the teams' preseason opener.