The 2015 NFL season kicked off on Sunday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

The preseason opener between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers gave a chance for a pair of former UConn standouts to shine.

Second-year defensive lineman Shamar Stephen had a team-high five tackles and one of the team's two sacks in a 14-3 win.

Rookie receiver Shakim Phillips, signed as an undrafted free agent, had a highlight worthy one-handed catch which turned into a 35-yard gain and he did it against the Vikings' first-round pick Trae Waynes. Phillips finished with two catches for 43 yards. He also drew a holding call on Waynes on another pass intended for Phillips but also was called for offensive pass interference later in the game.