Vikings fans will get to see Justin Jefferson during Saturday's preseason opener vs. Texans, but only if they do one thing

The Minnesota Vikings are set to open up their preseason on Saturday afternoon against the Houston Texans. They are going to do so with quarterback J.J. McCarthy starting the game at quarterback, but there will be some starters who won't be playing on Saturday.

We found out on Friday morning from the voice of the Vikings Paul Allen that right guard Will Fries is likely to play, but left tackle Christian Darrisaw probably isn't quite ready yet in his return from a torn ACL.

Justin Jefferson to join broadcast Saturday

Another player unlikely to play in the game is wide receiver Justin Jefferson, as he has yet to return to practice from his mild hamstring strain that he suffered at the beginning of training camp.

Never fear fans, as you will still get to see and hear Jefferson during the preseason game, it just won't be with him playing. Jefferson will be joining the television and radio simulcast for the third quarter, and he will be on the sideline.