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The Vikings have a total of 9 offensive points and no touchdowns through two preseason games.

Find out what has changed in my roster projection following training camp and the preseason opener.

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1 3 minutes read Vikings fans, by and large, were clamoring for WR3 help throughout the offseason. I’ve been among the minority who thinks it’s not that important, but I do get the rationale. Many of the league’s top offenses prioritize 11 personnel, so perhaps Minnesota ought to get three receivers on the field more. Being able to do so effectively requires a competent WR3. Alas, most Vikings fans have gotten their wish in Dede Westbrook, a player who has been getting his fair share of training camp hype. Before I offer my reasoning for why fans ought to slow down the hype train, I’...

1. The pads were popping Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer wasted no time in making sure his players got in good work during their first day in pads, as Minnesota did multiple goal-line drills in the first half of practice. Tight end Irv Smith, Jr., continued his stellar camp with a pair of touchdown catches, including a one-handed snag from Jake Browning. Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison also had touchdown runs, and Chad Beebe had a nice leaping score in the back of the end zone. Fullback Jake Bargas ended the drill the first time around with a touchdown catch after securing the ball in the f...