Vikings Rookie Report: Week 5 Offers a Chance at 5-0 as More Rookies Get Layered In

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, writer K. Joudry reviews how the team's rookie draft class has contributed. Outside of fifth-round fullback Max Bredeson earning a starting role, the article notes that most rookies have primarily filled depth and special teams roles rather than securing starting jobs.

On offense, Bredeson leads the rookie group with 65 offensive snaps across three games, while running back Demond Claiborne and tackle Caleb Tiernan have seen limited action. Defensively, first-round defensive tackle Caleb Banks and third-rounder Domonique Orange have rotated into depth roles with eight and four tackles respectively, alongside heavy special teams contributor Jake Golday.