Jaren Hall Tosses a Pair of Touchdowns in Vikings Preseason Win Over Browns

The former BYU quarterback made the most of his opportunities on Saturday

Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) throws the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. | Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday, former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall tossed a pair of touchdowns and finished with a perfect passer rating against the Cleveland Browns. Hall was 4/5 for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Vikings' 27-12 victory. His first throw of the day was a touchdown to Malik Knowles. The Vikings were approaching the goal line when Hall diagnosed a blitz and tossed a well-placed fade for the score.

Up and over him! @Leekfor6

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 17, 2024

That touchdown gave the Vikings a 20-7 lead.

Hall's best throw was a 71-yard touchdown pass to Jeshaun Jones. Hall took the play-action fake, rolled to his right, and threw a perfect touch pass to Jones. Hall placed the ball where only Jones could get it and it allowed him to outrun the defense for the score.

.@jarenhall3 tosses it to @JeshaunJones06 for the score!

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 17, 2024

After the game, Jones took to social media to compliment the pass from Hall. "What a throw," Jones wrote.

What a throw🎯 https://t.co/A84KqymPwq

— Jeshaun Jones (@JeshaunJones06) August 18, 2024

Hall's chances of making the 53-man roster greatly increased last week after Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury.

On the opposite sideline, the Browns were led by former Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley. Huntley struggled, finishing 14/20 for 135 yards and 2 interceptions including a near pick-six.

Jaren Hall wasn't the only former BYU player making plays in the NFL preseason. Former BYU running back Chris Brooks had a 59-yard run for the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. Brooks found an opening in the defense and stiff-armed a defender to create the chunk-yardage play. Brooks was tripped up at the 10 yard-line.

59-yard run for Chris Brooks!

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— NFL (@NFL) August 18, 2024

Meanwhile in Houston, Max Tooley had a great game for the Texans. Tooley forced a fumble against the New York Giants and he finished with a team-high five total tackles.