Jaguars at Vikings Preseason 2018: Key Information and Open Thread Ladies and gentlemen Kirk Cousins Jersey , we are gathered here this afternoon to (presumably) watch the Minnesota Vikings take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in some hot preseason NFL action. Whether you¡¯re watching on the NFL Network or one of your local stations, or even just listening on the radio, we¡¯re happy that you¡¯re hanging out here with us as well.We¡¯ll do this the same way that we did last week, with an Open Thread for each half rather than each quarter. So, keep your eyes open for the second half thread to come your way at some point during halftime.Here is everything you need to know for today¡¯s game:Time: Saturday, 18 August, 12:00 PM Central timeLocation: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MinnesotaTelevision coverage: KMSP-9 in the Twin Cities, other channels that you can find here Marcus Sherels Jersey , and the NFL NetworkRadio coverage: KFAN-FM 100.3 (along with other fine Vikings Radio Network affiliates), Sirius & XM Channel 88Line: Minnesota -4, over/under 40.5, and there¡¯s no way you¡¯re betting on this, is there?Prediction: DONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN¡¯T CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARE!Three keys1) No significant injuries - Again, there are really very few other things about these preseason games that matter. This is the most important thing of all.2) Can the offense do it again? - Even without star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the Jaguars¡¯ defense represents a significant step up from what the Vikings saw last week in Denver. Kirk Cousins and company looked outstanding in their limited action last week, and it¡¯s a safe assumption that they¡¯re going to be playing more than one series, and it will be interesting to see how they fare. The offensive line will be a particular focus this afternoon.3) Who wants to be an NFL player? Last week, we saw Roc Thomas jump up from out of nowhere to take the lead for the RB3 spot on the depth chart. With Training Camp officially over with Xavier Rhodes Jersey , the countdown to final cuts is on, and the time for players to step up and make an impression on Rick Spielman, Mike Zimmer, and everyone else that matters is growing short. Who wants to be at U.S. Bank Stadium when the Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1?Know the Foe: Big Cat CountryTwitter: @DailyNorsemanFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheDailyNorsemanTweets by DailyNorseman Scott Studwell, the Vikings all-time leading tackler who has worked in the scouting department since 1991, will retire after the 2019 draft, the team announced Tuesday.¡°I want to spend more time with my family,¡± Studwell told Vikings.com. ¡°I know for a fact that, personally, I cannot do this on a part-time basis. I¡¯m either all-in or I¡¯m out. This is not a part-time job Mike Remmers Jersey , and this is not a part-time business. For me, it was either continue doing what you¡¯re doing, or you have to call it quits. I want to spend more time with my wife, my family, my grandkids. . . .It just feels like the right time to do it.¡±Studwell was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2009 and named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010.His playing career ended after 214 games, a team-record 1,981 total tackles and two Pro Bowls.He has spent the past 28 seasons in the personnel department, including is role as the team¡¯s director of college scouting from 2002-2014.