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Philadelphia Eagles versus Minnesota Vikings: 10 guys to watch in purple

By Geoffrey Knox

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 08: Middle linebacker Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 08: Middle linebacker Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

5. Eric Kendricks, middle linebacker

Eric Kendricks is a household name in some parts of the country and a relative unknown in others. For five seasons, he’s helped quarterback one of the best defenses in the entire NFL. Count them. He’s appeared in 64 games with 60 starts. He’s racked up 461 total tackles (302 were solo) to go along with 8.5 sacks, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles in the process.

On Sunday, he’ll hope to make life miserable for the Eagles offense.

6. Xavier Rhodes, cornerback

For anyone who knows anything about football, Xavier Rhodes is one of the more recognizable names in the NFL. The Vikings took him 25th overall in 2013. Two Pro Bowl selections (2016, 2017) and one First-team All-Pro nod later (2017), anyone watching can agree that worked out well for them.

He figures to spend quite a bit of time following Alshon Jeffery on Sunday. If he doesn’t it’s going to be a long day for whoever else he lines up in front of.

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