Updated Vikings roster prediction after second preseason game

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SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 18: Quarterback Case Keenum /

Offense

QB: Sam Bradford, Case Keenum

RB: Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray, Jerick McKinnon, C.J. Ham

WR: Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Laquon Treadwell, Jarius Wright, Stacy Coley, Rodney Adams

TE: Kyle Rudolph, David Morgan II, Bucky Hodges

OL: Riley Reiff, Alex Boone, Pat Elflein, Joe Berger, Mike Remmers, Nick Easton, Danny Isidora, Rashod Hill, Willie Beavers, Jeremiah Sirles

Offensively, there are no changes from last week’s prediction among the quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line groups.
- Taylor Heinicke led a touchdown drive at the end, but had a couple awful throws and just hasn’t looked great overall. The Vikings’ recent signing of former Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner isn’t a good sign for Heinicke either. Right now, I see Heinicke on the outside looking in.
- The offensive line group was rock solid overall against the Seahawks. Take a look at the latest Vikings notebook for some bits on the line. In my view, everyone I had making the roster last week performed better this week. One other interesting note, T.J. Clemmings was a healthy scratch against Seattle. He’s likely getting cut.
Tight end was the one group with a change on the offensive end. I knocked off Kyle Carter. Last week, I included him mainly due to a weak tight end showing against Buffalo and a strong training camp. Yet, Carter didn’t stick out at all in Seattle. I also think that the Vikings can deal with having three tight ends, especially if C.J. Ham is kept as a fullback so that Morgan II can focus on playing tight end.
- A week after struggling in Buffalo, rookie Bucky Hodges responded with two big catches in the closing minutes against the Seahawks, one a 21-yard touchdown. He has too much potential to cut.