Minnesota Vikings Preseason: Who to watch vs. the Miami Dolphins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 1: Jayron Kearse #27 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after recovering a punted ball in the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears on January 1, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 1: Jayron Kearse #27 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after recovering a punted ball in the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears on January 1, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Rodney Adams
(Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Rodney Adams /

Rodney Adams/Stacey Coley, WRs

These two training camp roommates could be separating once the regular season begins depending on how many wide receivers the Vikings want to keep on their active roster to begin the year. If Minnesota keeps six, then both should be safe.

But if the Vikings are only keeping five receivers this year, then the final spot could come down to the performances of Adams and Coley during Thursday’s game.

Next: How important is 2017 for Mike Zimmer?

Each has had their bright spots during the preseason and now each needs to bring their absolute best against the Dolphins. They have not even played in an NFL regular season yet and Thursday’s game already seems like the most important moment in each of their young careers.