After weeks of pitting players against teammates, the Vikings are getting some fresh blood as they host the San Francisco 49ers in joint training this week. Lately, this has become commonplace in the NFL, with teams looking for sparks in the dog days of training camp. In particular, check out the Vikings-49ers' joint training sessions, which will take place Wednesday and Thursday at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, with pre-season games at 6 p.m. Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. Here are five things to look forward to in this week's Vikings-49ers joint practices: Kirk Cousins returns Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to return to training this week after testing positive for the coronavirus last week. He didn't travel to Las Vegas this weekend for the opening of the Vikings' Exhibit and missed their 26-20 loss to the Raiders. Trey Lance's homecoming Marshall, Minnesota-born Trey Lance returns home this week. He rose to fame in high school away from the Twin Cities before starring in North Dakota. Justin Jefferson vs. Deebo Samuel Justin Jefferson made it clear that he wants to be the best receiver in the NFL by the end of the season. The Vikings would no doubt welcome the honour of their rising superstar.



