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Week 5: Vikings at New Orleans Saints
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on October 11, turning a tight Week 5 game into a 10-point road win with a decisive fourth-quarter advantage. Minnesota led 3-0 after the first quarter but trailed 7-6…
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Week 4: vs. Miami Dolphins
W Vikings 15–10 · Final
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-10 on October 4, winning a Week 4 game in which every Minnesota point came from the kicking game. Will Reichard converted all five of his field-goal attempts, including one…
Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
W Vikings 23–16 · Final
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on September 27, using defense and special teams to offset a modest offensive showing. Minnesota outscored Tampa Bay 10-7 in the first quarter and 7-3 in the second,…
Week 2: at Chicago Bears
W Vikings 9–3 · Final
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 9-3 on September 20, winning a Week 2 game in which every point came from a kicker. Will Reichard accounted for all nine Minnesota points by making all three of his field-goal…
Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers
W Vikings 39–22 · Final
The Minnesota Vikings opened Week 1 with a 39-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers on September 13, turning a nine-point halftime deficit into a 17-point win at U.S. Bank Stadium. The defining box-score contrast was Minnesota’s…