NFL Playoffs 2018: 20 Players who need to step up in Conference Championship Games

19. Jarius Wright

Last year, it was absolutely embarrassing to see the Vikings fail to earn a spot in the playoffs despite being one of the hottest teams in the NFL early on following a 5-0 start. But also, Minnesota unfortunately had to deal with numerous key injuries on both sides of the football, so it was understandable why they fell short of earning at least a Wild Card spot.

This time around, the Vikings made sure to avoid falling short of the playoffs not just by winning the NFC North, but also earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Keenum emerging as a MVP candidate has been one of the main reasons behind Minnesota’s success this season thanks to having two of the league’s most dangerous receivers to work with in Diggs and Adam Thielen, but even the duo may not be enough when facing Philadelphia.

That’s where Jarius Wright comes into play since the wideout could benefit from Diggs and Thielen receiving extra attention from the Eagles’ defense. Wright may have only caught 18 passes during the regular season along with three catches last weekend against the New Orleans Saints, but what better time to come up big on offense, right?