5 biggest winners from the Vikings 2023 preseason opener

Which Minnesota Vikings stood out in their preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night?

Their preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks may not mean much in terms of the final score for the Minnesota Vikings, but it will go a long way toward determining what the team will look like during the 2023 season.

While most of the starters had the night off, there were several Vikings players that had the opportunity to make a charge toward a roster spot.

There were also other Minnesota players that had a chance to rise up the depth chart as they head into joint practices with the Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals.

With a preseason game in the books, the Vikings are probably just happy they left Seattle without a major injury, but here are five of Minnesota’s biggest winners from Thursday’s preseason opener, beginning with a second-year running back looking to win a top backup job.