Keys for the Vikings' defense in their preseason game with the Ravens

The Minnesota Vikings defense showcased its potential dominance during joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens. With most first-team contributors set to sit in Saturday's game against the Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium, questions arise as to how much Brian Flores' unit can expect from its defensive lineup. Dallas Turner and Eric Wilson terrorized Lamar Jackson during Thursday's practice, but their availability remains uncertain.

The safety room poses its own set of questions, as four players could start, making it difficult to determine who will ultimately be the team's starting duo. If Flores opts to use only two safeties in his base defense, three key factors to watch are the performance of Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Bo Richter, Tyler Batty, and Chaz Chambliss at EDGE.

Ingram-Dawkins, though still learning the role after his rookie season as a defensive tackle, showed promise against the Giants with a 39.1 PFF grade. The rookie interior linemen, Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange, will require more consistency to develop effectively. Meanwhile, at safety, Josh Metellus and Jacob Thomas are the most likely to make the roster, though other players' roles remain unclear.