Sunday’s preseason game against the San Diego Chargers is likely going to be the closest thing to a regular season football game for the Minnesota Vikings since last year’s Week 17 win over the Green Bay Packers. The third preseason game is typically known as the dress rehearsal for each NFL team before they begin the upcoming regular season.

With the starters expected to play more on Sunday than they have all preseason, much of the focus will be placed on their performance and less on the backups.

What Vikings players on offense will be the most intriguing to watch when they step on the field this weekend to play the first ever (American) football game in U.S. Bank Stadium?

Teddy Bridgewater, QB

Breaking news, Bridgewater’s arm is still attached to his body. This may come as a shock to some of Minnesota’s fans based on the reaction to Vikings’ coach Mike Zimmer deciding to sit the team’s starting quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks last week.

Bridgewater told the media on Wednesday that he plans to play this weekend against the Chargers. If Zimmer does decide to let him suit up on Sunday, expect Bridgewater to play at least one quarter and possibly two.

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San Diego should also be a good test for Minnesota to see how much their young quarterback has progressed since last season. In their win over the Cardinals last week, the Chargers’ defense intercepted two passes thrown by Arizona’s quarterbacks during the first quarter.

Laquon Treadwell, WR

After a solid NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Vikings’ first preseason game of 2016, Treadwell did not catch a single pass against the Seahawks last Thursday. It should not be anything too concerning that he had zero catches in Seattle, but still something to keep an eye on.

This weekend’s game should be a good opportunity for Minnesota to experiment with Treadwell on the first team offense against San Diego and see how he and Bridgewater mesh together in an actual game situation.

Jerick McKinnon, RB

As the Vikings’ starting running back for the team’s first two games this preseason, McKinnon has struggled to find his groove (2.1 yards per carry). He is doing slightly better in the passing game (five yards per catch) but hopefully his current preseason production is not a sign of things to come for the regular season.

Perhaps, playing inside at U.S. Bank Stadium without the elements on Sunday will lead to a better performance from McKinnon.

Jarius Wright, WR

Minnesota’s most experienced wide receiver has not played in either of the team’s two games this preseason due to a calf injury. Wright returned to practice on August 20th and could play against the Chargers this weekend.

With other Vikings receivers getting more opportunities this preseason due to Wright’s absence, his status on the team’s current depth chart could be falling. It is highly unlikely that Minnesota will release Wright before the regular season, but an inability to stay on the field this year is not going to keep him with the team much longer after 2016.