Giants and Vikings Prepare for Preseason Opener

The New York Giants are set to face the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener.

Ahead of the game, the Giants released two previews: one listing 10 things to watch, and another focusing on three key points for the matchup.

Preseason games do not count in the standings. Teams use them to test players before the regular season begins.

Coaches often use these games to look at new players and see how the team works together.

Around the same time, the Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2026 season.

A depth chart lists players in order, showing who is expected to start and who would play next.

Since this is the first depth chart of the new season, it gives an early look at how the Vikings' roster may be organized.

However, depth charts can change often, especially before the real season starts, as coaches test different players.

For fans of both teams, this preseason matchup offers an early chance to watch how the rosters look this year.

It is also a chance to see how new or younger players may perform in real game situations.

Analysts often use preseason games and depth charts to make early predictions about how a team's season might go.

While preseason results do not affect the standings, they are still useful signs for coaches, players and fans alike.