The Vikings Have a Few Schedule Nightmares Afoot
The Minnesota Vikings face a challenging schedule for the 2026 NFL season, with sportsbooks predicting a finish around 8-9 or 9-8. Key difficulties include an early bye week and tough matchups against rivals. The schedule release highlights these concerns, particularly the early games against the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
- ▪Sportsbooks predict the Vikings will finish the season with a record of 8-9 or 9-8.
- ▪The Vikings have one of the earliest bye weeks in the league after just five games.
- ▪The team will start the season with back-to-back games against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
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