It took 1 preseason game for this Vikings playmaker to demand a bigger role

The Minnesota Vikings entered their preseason opener with plenty of receiver depth but only a few settled jobs. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison aren’t going anywhere, and veteran Jauan Jennings has a clear role. Behind them, the competition needed to separate itself.

Myles Price handled that assignment in Minnesota’s 13-10 win over the New York Giants. The 24-year-old caught four of four passes for 51 yards, led the team in both categories and supplied the only Vikings touchdown with a one-handed grab from Carson Wentz.

Price earned his roster spot as an undrafted rookie in 2025 because of his return ability. His second-year challenge is convincing Kevin O’Connell that the same burst and toughness belong in the receiver rotation. The competition will continue through preseason, but Price made a strong case for himself.

Contested catch strengthened Myles Price’s case for receiver snaps with Minnesota Vikings

Price’s one-yard, one-handed touchdown demanded the replay, especially with Jefferson on the broadcast. The star receiver yelled, “Yeah, Jug!” several times as his teammate secured the ball while falling. Price earned Jefferson’s approval and gave the coaching staff another reason to expand his offensive workload.

His 28-yard catch earlier in the game may have helped even more. Wentz gave Price a chance on a contested throw, and the 5-foot-9 receiver won through contact before adding yards after the catch. The gain showed Price can provide more than speed when Minnesota works him into the passing game.

O’Connell had been pointing toward this development since spring practices. He called Price one of Minnesota’s most improved players and said the competition would determine what else he could offer beyond his defined special-teams role. The Giants game seemed to answer that question.

Minnesota has reasons to keep testing him. Addison entered camp dealing with an injury, while Jennings and 2025 third-round pick Tai Felton leave limited offensive snaps for the rest of the room. Price’s return job gives him weekly value, so proving he can help the offense would give Minnesota two useful roles in one roster spot.

Saturday’s performance was only the first step in Price’s preseason evaluation, and preseason defenses come with the usual "it's August" warning label. But Price did win in two different ways, moved the chains, and finished a short-field touchdown drive after Jacob Roberts’ interception.

Price should get another extended look against Baltimore, as the Vikings continue evaluating how much he can contribute beyond special teams.

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