The Minnesota Vikings are still undefeated coming out of their Bye Week, and several of their rookies played a pivotal role in their Week 5 win. Each year around the NFL, rookies step up immediately for their teams and make a difference.
Jordan Addison scored a touchdown in Week 1 last year for Vikings fans. This year, we saw Xavier Worthy score two touchdowns on opening night. Rookies impact the league every year, and the Vikings need to keep hitting on their first-round picks. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had a rough first two rounds in 2022, but 2023 and 2024 have looked good thus far.
Here are some players to watch this weekend before the Vikings kickoff while you enjoy some college football. We will lay out the ultimate viewing guide to maximize the best players this weekend during each time slot.
Running Backs to Watch
Oct 12, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) runs for a short gain during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot
- Damien Martinez (Miami, FL) vs. Louisville on ABC
Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot
- Jam Miller (Alabama) vs. Tennessee on ABC
Player to watch during 7:30 P.M./6:30 P.M. Time Slot
- DJ Giddens (Kansas State) vs. West Virginia on FOX
Guards to Watch
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) celebrates with offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) after a field goal against the Clemson Tigers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot
- Luke Kandra (Cincinnati) vs. Arizona State on ESPN+
Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot
- Zeke Correll (NC State) vs. Cal on ACCN
Player to watch during 7:30 P.M./6:30 P.M. Time Slot
- Dylan Fairchild (Georgia) vs. Texas on ABC
Defensive Linemen to Watch
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart (19) reacts after tackling Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (not pictured) during the first quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot
- Demonte Capehart (Clemson) vs. Virginia on…
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