Vikings rookie receiver Cordarrelle Patterson made an impressive preseason debut Friday night against the Texans.

Patterson nearly broke the opening kickoff for a touchdown and was brought down after a 50-yard gain. He made his first appearance on offense after the team's opening drive and showed good chemistry with backup quarterback Matt Cassel. He was targeted eight times and finished with four catches for 54 yards in a 27-13 defeat.

"He's really looked pretty good out there running routes and catching balls," head coach Leslie Frazier said at halftime. "That kickoff was pretty nice as well, so he's off to a good start."

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