Outside of Hockenson, Minnesota has Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison as its top two wide receivers. Aaron Jones is the starting running back and one of the best dual-threat backs in the NFL. Jordan Mason was also acquired in an offseason trade to be the team's backup running back.

JJ McCarthy is preparing for his NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The 22-year-old quarterback suffered the injury in preseason after throwing just two touchdown passes.