Weeks 1-6 will see the Vikings face a slew of top quarterbacks:
WK 1 AT RAMS
1. Shaun Hill: Sam Bradford's knee injury gives backup a shot.
WK 2 VS. PATRIOTS
2. Tom Brady: Five Super Bowl appearances, three victories.
WK 3 AT SAINTS
3. Drew Brees: Has four seasons of 5,000+ passing yards.
WK 4 VS. FALCONS
4. Matt Ryan: Franchise record 60 wins by QB in only six seasons.
WK 5 AT PACKERS
5. Aaron Rodgers: Simple stat … highest-rated passer in NFL history.
WK 6 VS. LIONS
6. Matt Stafford: Holds all Lions pass records after just 61 games.
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