A lot of Vikings players could use big games against the Chiefs for a confidence boost or just to get on the right track before the season.
But for the players on this list, the stakes are higher. Vikings Wire compiled a list of players who need to have a good preseason game, or else they could be looking at a small role on the roster, or a spot on the practice squad.
A note: players who were out of practice on Wednesday are not included on this list. That said, if Dru Samia and James Lynch end up participating in the Chiefs game, they would really need to play well.
Here is the list:
