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Being a first-round draft pick https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com , Laquon Treadwell has received several opportunities to secure a role in the Minnesota Vikings' offense.His next chance might come with a new team.Minnesota is still left searching for a reliable option for the third receiver spot behind Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen."They're hard to separate right now," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said of the backup receivers. "When we talk about it in the personnel meetings, it's things like that. One guy has a good day, then he has a bad day. The consistency of what they're trying to do is really hard to get a handle on. That's why I say these special teams, they need to get their rear ends going on that."Treadwell's spot in the competition has seemed more afterthought than expectation this year. He is behind second-year, undrafted Chad Beebe on the depth chart and his spot on the roster became even more unsettled after Zimmer's comments following Sunday's second preseason game. Treadwell caught all four of his targets for 47 yards."We're trying to get Treadwell the ball a little bit more in the second half," Zimmer said after the game. "Try to showcase him a little bit, I guess. He made some nice plays."The nice plays have been few and far between in three seasons for Treadwell. He has 56 NFL catches for 517 yards and one touchdown, while being plagued by drops.It was no surprise this spring when Minnesota declined the fifth-year option on Treadwell's contract."I would love to be here," Treadwell said this week. "I wouldn't want to be nowhere else."Hoping to stay, Treadwell said he's changed his outlook and is only focused on "winning.""That's my mindset and it keeps things simple," Treadwell said. "I don't have to read the media. I don't have to pay attention to depth charts, none of that. They call my name to go in, if I win Seahawks Customized Color Rush Jerseys , everything else will take care of itself."Beebe, who's also been holding for field goals at times, appears to have a job. He had four catches for the Vikings last season.Former Canadian Football League standout Brandon Zylstra, who had one catch in the regular season last year, has recovered from an offseason injury and had five catches for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game."I think the explosiveness is starting to come back a little bit for him now," Zimmer said. "I thought he did well (Sunday)."Former Denver Broncos receiver Jordan Taylor has been in the mix this summer. Minnesota drafted two receivers in the seventh round of this year's draft, Olabisi Johnson and Dillon Mitchell, and also brought back speedy Jeff Badet after a year on the practice squad.Special teams work will play a deciding role, and Zimmer also mentioned the eventual backups could come from another NFL roster.Meanwhile, Treadwell doesn't mind being showcased for a chance to make any NFL roster."I hope I'll just get showcased more." Treadwell said. "That's what you want in this league, just to be able to go out and show what you can do. The more they show me, the more I'll do. The opportunities I get, try to make the most of my opportunities and let the rest take care of itself." On the surface, the Minnesota Vikings’ game against the New York Giants is a meeting of old friends.It’s the first time Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is going to face his former offensive coordinator since Pat Shurmur left to become the head coach of the Giants in 2018.There’s a lot at stake for both men Seattle Seahawks T-Shirts , and their teams.The Vikings (2-2) are coming off a disappointing 16-6 loss to the NFC rival Chicago Bears in a game when their offense did little.The Giants (2-2) are riding a high since Shurmur benched Eli Manning and made rookie Daniel Jones the starting quarterback a little more than two weeks ago. They are looking for their first three-game winning streak since 2016, and this would be a win over a team with an outstanding defense.It might be the sign Jones and the Giants are turning things around.“They are a good unit, a good team,” Jones said the Vikings’ defense. “We’ll be prepared. I think when you look at them they are a strong front seven and they are good in the back end, too. I think we’ll be ready.”The No. 6 overall pick in the draft, Jones has given the Giants a new look with his ability to avoid the rush, extend plays and run when necessary. Since his taking over, New York is averaging 28 points and it has converted on 14 of 26 third-down chances. It had 31 points combined in the first two games and was 5 of 23 on third downs.“He’s got two wins,” Vikings safety Harrison Smith said. “Kind of the escapability aspect to him, especially in that Tampa game. He’s got a big arm. He’s obviously a young guy, but he’s done some really good stuff for them.”Jones will need to do more to beat the Vikings.Five things to watch as the Vikings try to snap a five-game losing streak in outdoor stadiums:GROUNDED VIKINGSThe new scheme directed by offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, whom Shurmur tried to bring with him to the Giants but was blocked by Zimmer, has helped the Vikings re-establish themselves as a productive running team. Dalvin Cook is 1 yard off the league rushing lead and the team has an NFL-high eight rushing touchdowns. The success hasn’t opened the passing game for Kirk Cousins. His 88.6 passer rating is 23rd in the league, while his 7.4-yard average per throw ranks 16th.TATE BACKGolden Tate III has returned to the Giants after serving a four-game suspension for PED use. The 10-year veteran https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/hats , who signed in the offseason as a free agent, was expected to be the other half of a 1-2 punch at wide receiver with Sterling Shepard. Jones will have to find a way to integrate him into the offense. Tight end Evan Engram (27 catches for 331 yards and two TDs) and Shepard (20 catches for 218 and a TD) have carried the load.STOPPING THE RUNThe Giants come into the game ranked 19th against the run, and they are thin at inside linebacker. Rookie starter Ryan Connelly was lost for the season last week with a knee injury. Veteran Alec Ogletree missed last week with a hamstring injury, while fellow inside linebacker Tae Davis sat out with a concussion. David Mayo stepped in for Ogletree against Washington and had a career-high eight tackles. Minnesota is averaging 155.3 yards rushing, so expect the Vikings to exploit the Giants’ lack of depth behind their three-man front.THE BALL IS LOOSECousins leads the NFL with 46 fumbles since the beginning of the 2015 season, when he became a full-time starter. His six fumbles in the first four games are the most in the league. He had two last week at Chicago, losing one when Khalil Mack sacked him on the first play of the third quarter to set up a Bears field goal. Cousins has been struggling to find the right rhythm in terms of higher-risk, higher-reward decisions and playing it safe when the situation dictates it.The Giants have neither forced nor recovered a fumble in four games.JANORIS JENKINSThe veteran Giants cornerback has been inconsistent. Jenkins was torched by Mike Evans two weeks ago, when the Bucs receiver had eight catches for 190 yards and three touchdowns. Last week, he won NFC defensive player of the week honors for getting two of the Giants’ four interceptions against Washington, and tipping a ball that Connelly intercepted on the opening drive.AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell contributed to this report.