![JIM GEHRZ • jgehrz@startribune.comMinneapolis/December 20, 2010/7:00 PM :]TCF Bank Stadium was packed with enthusiastic fans, eager to witness the first professional football game played outside in Minnesota in nearly three decades. The Minnesota Vikings faced the Chicago Bears at the outdoor venue because damage to the Metordome roof could not be repaired in time for the game to be played there.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QBY5EQ42HSD3CK663KJBDJRJ2M.jpg?&w=1080)
The NFL unveiled the 2014 regular season schedule Wednesday night. The Vikings kick off the season in St. Louis on Sept. 7 and play their first game at TCF Bank Stadium, their temporary home, against the New England Patriots the following week. The Vikings play one primetime game and will wrap up the season at home against the Chicago Bears. Here is the schedule:
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 7 @ St. Louis Rams (noon)
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 14 vs. New England Patriots (noon)
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 21 @ New Orleans Saints (noon)
Week 4: Sunday, Sept. 28 vs. Atlanta Falcons (3:25 p.m.)
Week 5: Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Green Bay Packers (7:25 p.m.)
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 12 vs. Detroit Lions (noon)
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 19 @ Buffalo Bills (noon)
