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Vikings vs Chargers preseason week 3: 5 things to watch for

By Adam Carlson

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Here are 5 things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings host the San Diego Chargers for week 3 of the National Football League preseason.

Sep 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo (34) during the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo (34) during the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 3 of the NFL preseason is typically considered to be the dress rehearsal for teams heading into the regular season. For the Minnesota Vikings, that means that they’ll be preparing most of their starters against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, August 28, 2016.

So far, the Vikings are undefeated for the preseason, defeating both the Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks on their way to a 2-0 record. But this week’s game should have a much different feel to it, as it will be the first time fans can see the team in action inside U.S. Bank Stadium.

Much of the conversation about this game will revolve around the Chargers inability to sign their first round draft pick of this season. However, there are plenty of topics not involving Joey Bosa for Minnesota fans to pay attention to.

Here are the five things fans should be watching for during the week 3 preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, August 28, 2016.

Next: #1: Will the starters play?

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