The Vikings 2024 schedule launched Wednesday, with a rare season opener at the New York Giants and a Week 2 home opener against the 49ers.
Uncommon foe Houston (five games) will visit Minnesota in Week 3, and the Vikings will travel to Green Bay in Week 4 for the first Border Battle of 2024.
Minnesota will face the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 5 before going on its bye.
We've taken a look at intriguing player matchups in non-division matchups and 10 takeaways from a broader prospective.
Now, we'll preview each team through a four-part installment in the order the Vikings will face their foes.
Vikings at Giants | Week 1
Noon (CT) | Sept. 8 | MetLife Stadium
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 18-13-0 (includes 1-3 postseason)
Home: 9-6 (includes 0-1 postseason) | Away: 9-7 (includes 1-2 postseason)
Last time in regular season: Vikings won 27-24 in Minnesota on Dec. 24, 2022
Last time in regular season at New York: Vikings won 28-10 on Oct. 6, 2019
2023 Stats
Giants Offense
Yards/Game: 280.0 (29th in NFL) | Points/Game: 15.6 (30th)
Giants Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 361.7 (27th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 23.9 (26th)
2024 Status
Head Coach: Brian Daboll (15-18-1 in two seasons and 1-1 in postseason)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: EDGE Brian Burns, RB Devin Singletary, T Jermaine Eluemunor, G Jon Runyan, Jr., G Aaron Stinnie, S Jalen Mills
Key departures in free agency/via trade: RB Saquon Barkley (Eagles), G Mark Glowinski, S Xavier McKinney (Packers), DT A'Shawn Robinson (Panthers), DL Jihad Ward (Vikings)
First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: WR Malik Nabers, LSU (No. 6 overall); S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota (47)
Icebreaking Storyline
The Vikings and Giants, who met in the Wild Card Round after the 2022 season, are looking to rebound after challenging 2023 seasons.
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Vikings vs. 49ers | Week 2
Noon (CT) | Sept. 15 | U.S. Bank Stadium
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 24-25-1 (includes 1-5-0 in postseason)
Home: 16-9 (includes 0-1 in postseason) | Away: 8-16-1 (includes 1-4 in postseason)
Last time in regular season (in Minnesota): Vikings won 22-17 on Oct. 23, 2023
2023 Stats
49ers Offense
Yards/Game: 398.4 (2nd in NFL) | Points/Game: 28.9 (3rd)
49ers Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 303.9 (8th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 21.1 (3rd)
2024 Status
Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan (64-51 in seven seasons and 8-4 in postseason)
Key addition in free agency/via trade: DE Leonard Floyd, DE Yetur Gross-Matos, DT Jordan Elliott, DT Maliek Collins, LB De'Vondre Campbell, QB Joshua Dobbs (backup)
Key departures in free agency/via trade: DE Arik Armstead (Jaguars), DE Clelin Ferrell (Commanders), DT Javon Kinlaw (Jets), EDGE Chase Young (Saints), CB Isaiah Oliver (Jets), LB Oren Burks (Eagles), TE Charlie Woerner (Falcons), QB Sam Darnold (Vikings)
First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida (No. 31 overall); CB Renardo Green, Florida State (64)
Icebreaking Storyline
Minnesota's upset of San Francisco was greatly helped last season by Jordan Addison's monster Monday Night Football game (seven catches, 123 yards, two touchdowns) and secured by Camryn Bynum's pair of picks.
View home and away photos of the Vikings 2024 regular season opponents.
Week 1 | Vikings at Giants
Sept. 8 - Noon (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 1 | Vikings at Giants
Sept. 8 - Noon (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 2 | Vikings vs. 49ers
Sept. 15 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 2 | Vikings vs. 49ers
Sept. 15 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Texans
Sept. 22 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Texans
Sept. 22 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 4 | Vikings at Packers
Sept. 29 - Noon (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 4 | Vikings at Packers
Sept. 29 - Noon (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 5 | Vikings vs. Jets
Oct. 6 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 5 | Vikings vs. Jets
Oct. 6 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Lions
Oct. 20 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Lions
Oct. 20 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Rams (Thursday)
Oct. 24 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Rams (Thursday)
Oct. 24 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 9 | Vikings vs. Colts
Nov. 3 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
Sunday Night Football
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 9 | Vikings vs. Colts
Nov. 3 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
Sunday Night Football
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 10 | Vikings at Jaguars
Nov. 10 - Noon (CT)
EverBank Stadium
Week 10 | Vikings at Jaguars
Nov. 10 - Noon (CT)
EverBank Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings at Titans
Nov. 17 - Noon (CT)
Nissan Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings at Titans
Nov. 17 - Noon (CT)
Nissan Stadium
Week 12 | Vikings at Bears
Nov. 24 - Noon (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 12 | Vikings at Bears
Nov. 24 - Noon (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 13 | Vikings vs Cardinals
Dec. 1 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 13 | Vikings vs Cardinals
Dec. 1 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Dec. 8 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Dec. 8 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings vs. Bears (Monday)
Dec. 16 - 7 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings vs. Bears (Monday)
Dec. 16 - 7 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 16 | Vikings at Seahawks
Dec. 22 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 16 | Vikings at Seahawks
Dec. 22 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Packers
Dec. 29 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Packers
Dec. 29 - Noon (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 18 | Vikings at Lions
TBD
Ford Field
Week 18 | Vikings at Lions
TBD
Ford Field
Vikings vs Texans | Week 3
Noon (CT) | Sept. 22 | U.S. Bank Stadium
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 5-0
Home: 2-0 | Away: 3-0
Last time in regular season: Vikings won 31-23 on Oct. 4, 2020, at Houston
Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings won 31-13 on Oct. 9, 2016, at U.S. Bank Stadium
2023 Stats
Houston Offense
Yards/Game: 342.4 (12th in NFL) | Points/Game: 22.2 (T-13th)
Houston Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 330.7 (14th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.8 (13th)
2024 Status
Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans (10-7 in one season with the Texans and 0-1 in postseason)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: WR Stefon Diggs (from Bills via trade), RB Joe Mixon (from Bengals via trade), EDGE Danielle Hunter, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, P Tommy Townsend, CB Jeff Okudah, DE Denico Autry, DT Foley Faukasi, CB C.J. Henderson
Key departures in free agency/via trade: LB Blake Cashman (Vikings), EDGE Jonathan Greenard (Vikings), RB Devin Singletary (Giants), DT Maliek Collins (trade with 49ers), T George Fant (Seahawks), DT Sheldon Rankins (Bengals), LB Denzel Perryman (Chargers)
First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (No. 42 overall), T Blake Fisher, Notre Dame (59)
Icebreaking Storyline
The Texans are entering their second season under Ryans and second with quarterback C.J. Stroud, whom Houston drafted second overall last spring.
Stroud impressed in his rookie season, helping the Texans finish 10-7 in the regular season, win the AFC South and advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, where they fell 34-10 to Baltimore.
Vikings fans will also see familiar faces when the Texans come to town, including Danielle Hunter and Stefon Diggs, both of whom were 2015 draft picks by Minnesota. Former Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd and quarterback Case Keenum also are returning with Houston this season.
Vikings at Packers | Week 4
Noon (CT) | Sept. 29 | Lambeau Field
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 58-66-3 (includes 1-1 in postseason)
Home: 31-31; Away: 27-35-3 (includes 1-1 postseason)
Last time in regular season: Packers won 33-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 31, 2023
Last time in regular season at Green Bay: Vikings won 24-10 on Oct. 29, 2023
2023 Stats
Green Bay Offense
Yards/Game: 345.5 (11th in NFL) | Points/Game: 22.5 (12th)
Green Bay Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 335.1 (17th) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.6 (10th)
2024 Status
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur (56-27 in five seasons and 3-4 in postseason)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: RB Josh Jacobs, S Xavier McKinney, K Greg Joseph, T Andre Dillard
Key departures in free agency/via trade: RB Aaron Jones (Vikings), S Darnell Savage (Jaguars), LB De'Vondre Campbell (49ers), S Jonathan Owens (Bears), T David Bakhtiari (released)
First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: T Jordan Morgan, Arizona (No. 25 overall) and LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (45)
Icebreaking Storyline
The Packers this offseason released longtime left tackle David Bakhtiari after 11 seasons. Green Bay added former Eagles and Titans tackle Andre Dillard in free agency and then used its first-round draft pick to snag Morgan 25th overall.
Vikings vs. Jets | Week 5
8:30 a.m. (CT) | Oct. 6 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 4-8-0
Home: 3-3 | Away: 1-5
Last time in regular season: Vikings won 27-22 in Minnesota on Dec. 4, 2022
2023 Stats
Team Offense
Yards/Game: 268.6 (31st in NFL) | Points/Game: 15.8 (29th)
Team Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 292.3 (3rd in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.9 (12th)
2024 Status
Head Coach: Robert Saleh (18-33 in three seasons)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: WR Mike Williams, EDGE Haason Reddick, T Tyron Smith, G John Simpson, T Morgan Moses, DT Javon Kinlaw
Key departures in free agency/via trade: TE C.J. Uzomah (Eagles), G Laken Tomlinson (Seahawks), S Jordan Whitehead (Buccaneers), DT Quinton Jefferson (Browns)
First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: T Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State (No. 11 overall); WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky (65)
Icebreaking Storyline
If Harrison Smith can make it three consecutive games with an interception against the Jets, it will be even more special if Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is the source. Two of Smith's 34 career interceptions have occurred against the former NFC North nemesis with a long history of avoiding interceptions.
