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Preseason finale decides right guard starter for Vikings

8/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Coach Klint Kubiak kept right guard starter undecided between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers.
The final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday will decide the right guard starter.
Edge rusher Patrick Johnson outperformed Malcolm Koonce in the first two preseason games.
Free safety Isaiah Pola-Mao retained first-team reps while Treydan Stukes earned some in the second game.
Kubiak confirmed Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback.

History

Historical Context

In the 2000 preseason, Bill Belichick promoted Tom Brady to starter after a 2-0 showing, a move that helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI the following season. The decision echoes today as Vikings coach Klint Kubiak weighs guard options before the 2024 finale, a choice that could shape Minnesota’s playoff odds. The 2000 U.S. census recorded 281,421,906 residents.

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Story summary

Coach Klint Kubiak kept right guard starter undecided between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers.
The final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday will decide the right guard starter.
Edge rusher Patrick Johnson outperformed Malcolm Koonce in the first two preseason games.
Free safety Isaiah Pola-Mao retained first-team reps while Treydan Stukes earned some in the second game.
Kubiak confirmed Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback.

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