Week 1 (Sept. 9) vs. San Francisco
Kirk Cousins faces former coordinator Kyle Shanahan in a noon game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Week 2 at Green Bay
The Vikings start the NFC North slate in Green Bay, where Aaron Rodgers should be healthy after playing just eight snaps in the rivalry last season.
Week 3 vs. Buffalo
An overhauled Bills offense features rookie QB Josh Allen, who may or may not play against the Vikings, with A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman muddling the outlook.
Week 4 at L.A. Rams
On "Thursday Night Football," the talented Rams offense looks to rebound from a home playoff loss to the Falcons, while boasting a revamped defense with Marcus Peters and Ndamukong Suh.
Week 5 at Philadelphia
An NFC Championship Game rematch should have no shortage of intrigue, with Carson Wentz likely ready to face the Vikings for the first time since 2016.
Week 6 vs. Arizona
QB Sam Bradford, if healthy, is set to return to U.S. Bank Stadium with a Cardinals offense that just drafted QB Josh Rosen and returns RB David Johnson.
Week 7 at N.Y. Jets
Rookie QB Sam Darnold will be six games into his rookie season when the Vikings go to MetLife Stadium.
Week 8 vs. New Orleans
The Minneapolis Miracle matchup repeats at U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Vikings and Saints get the national broadcast treatment on Sunday night. Teddy Bridgewater returns as Drew Brees' backup.
