Vikings at Seahawks preseason week 2: 5 things to watch for

Here are 5 things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Seattle Seahawks during the week 2 preseason game of the 2016 NFL season.

Dec 6, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Terence Newman (23) during the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Week 1 of the 2016 NFL preseason is in the books. The Vikings were able to overcome a dismal first quarter to come back and defeat the Cincinnati Bengals last week, but the stakes are getting bigger for week 2.

This week, the Vikings are travelling to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. There is no need to remind fans what happened the last time these two teams got together and why this may be a bit more personal than just a scrimmage.

Still, there are a number of things that need to be sorted out before the NFL’s regular season begins. There are position battles, roster battles, players trying to make a name for themselves, and more.

Because of that, there are 5 big things players should be watching for during the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings game on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Here are those important topics, starting with a question that has been pressing for several seasons now…

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Here are 5 things to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Seattle Seahawks during the week 2 preseason game of the 2016 NFL season.

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