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Thielen, Jefferson, and Competition at Wide Receiver

Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson form a formidable receiving duo for the Minnesota Vikings. After those two, though, there is a lot of uncertainty.

Before the 2020 season, Mike Zimmer opted for 7 receivers on the final roster, largely due to an emphasis on special teams. In all likelihood, that number will diminish. We can be fairly certain that the top-two receivers will be included on the final roster, but then after that it’s a true competition.

The Near Guarantees

Similar to the QB prediction, this category has a clear-cut top two.