The Minnesota Vikings surprised everyone with how their season went. The team is expected to be competitive, but not in the running for the division or one of the best teams overall in the NFC.
They are behind the Detroit Lions in the division standings, but that makes the season finale between them all the more interesting.
We wanted to take a look at their schedule and play games to see how they could impact the NFC North and the team's playoff hopes. The Vikings have some favorable matchups, but have a difficult divisional run at the end of the year. How many more wins will the Vikings have? Let's find out.
Week 12: at Chicago Bears
September 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet and ball cap against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: The Vikings win 24:20
Vikings record: 9-2
Week 13: Arizona Cardinals
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Vikings loss, 20-31
Vikings record: 9-3
Week 14: Atlanta Falcons
August 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Mickey Shuler's helmet (not pictured) sits on the field as he and other players sign autographs after practice during training camp at the Flowery Branch Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Falcons win, 24-35
Vikings record: 9-4
Week 15: Chicago Bears
September 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet and ball cap against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Vikings win, 34-28
Vikings record: 10-4
Week 16: at the Seattle Seahawks
August 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Seattle Seahawks helmet sits on the sidelines during warmups before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Seahawks loss, 20-28
Vikings record: 10-5
Week 17: Green Bay Packers
September 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet stands on the sidelines during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Vikings win, 24-17
Vikings record: 11-5
Week 18: at the Detroit Lions
August 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Detroit Lions helmet during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Forecast: Vikings loss, 24-38
Vikings record: 11-6