IRVING, Texas (AP) The starters watched from the sidelines as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-10 in a preseason finale that amounted to a glorified tryout for both teams.

Aside from the kickers, the Vikings didn't play a single starter and the only likely starter for the Cowboys on the field was fullback Deon Anderson.

John David Booty, the fifth-round draft pick from Southern Cal competing to be Minnesota's third quarterback, started and threw an interception on his first pass. He played the entire first half, going 8-of-15 for 93 yards.

Brooks Bollinger, the veteran backup who Booty is battling for the roster spot, was 6-of-18 for 62 yards.

Dallas rookie running back Tashard Choice, a fourth-round draft pick, solidified his chance of making the Cowboys roster with an 11-yard touchdown run, and Nick Folk kicked two 52-yard field goals and a 23-yarder.

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