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Peyton Manning takes on the Vikings with a new coaching staff behind him. (AP Images)

The 1-point favored Minnesota Vikings will have their first test of the season against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

This matchup is very interesting since a lot of fans like the odds of Minnesota and Indianapolis representing their respective conferences at Super Bowl XLIV.

The Colts are notorious for being cautious in the preseason, so why should that change? They know what they have and won’t push their starters to play too much. The Vikings, on the other hand, need to figure out their quarterback situation.

Tarvaris Jackson is reportedly ready to go, but don't expect more than a few snaps for a guy returning from an MCL sprain. Bob Sanders is out for Indy and Donald Brown should probably play.

Manning is unlikely to see much work in the preseason this year so look for backup Jim Sorgi (when healthy) and rookie Curtis Painter to get much of the action.

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