Minnesota Vikings stock report: Preseason week 4 vs Rams

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Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jhurell Pressley (42) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock up: RB Jhurell Pressley

Jhurell Pressley was seemingly behind C.J. Ham on the depth chart entering Thursday’s game. While Ham didn’t necessarily do anything to lose his spot, Pressley certainly did everything he could to make a case that he should be the running back on the practice squad.

C.J. Ham had the better day of running the ball, finishing with 15 carries for 59 yards (compared to Pressley, who got 14 carries but only managed 29 yards). However, Pressley surged ahead of Ham in the receiving and kick return categories. Pressley led the Vikings with four receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown through the air, and he was able to add a touchdown on a beautiful 106-yard kick return.

The Vikings are set at running back, with Peterson, McKinnon and Asiata rounding out the top three. Luckily for both Ham and Pressley, the Vikings will likely keep a running back on the practice squad. Both players have made a case that they deserve that spot, and it will be interesting to see who the Vikings choose.

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