The 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football Schedule
Release Date, Matchups, and Key Dates
Overview
The Minnesota Vikings released their 2023 football schedule on May 12, 2023. It features 17 games, including nine home games and eight road games. The Vikings will play each of their NFC North division rivals twice, as well as 10 other opponents.
Key Dates
- Regular Season Opener: September 10th at home against the New Orleans Saints
- Bye Week: Week 10 (Mid-November)
- Regular Season Finale: January 7th at home against the Chicago Bears
Strength of Schedule
According to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), the Vikings have the 18th-easiest schedule in the NFL in 2023. This is based on the strength of their opponents' records from the previous season. The Vikings will face four teams that made the playoffs in 2022: the Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins.
Matchups to Watch
- Week 1: Vikings vs. Saints (home) - A rematch of the 2022 NFC Divisional Round game, which the Vikings won 38-28.
- Week 5: Vikings @ Packers (away) - A rivalry game against the Vikings' biggest NFC North rival.
- Week 13: Vikings @ Giants (away) - A matchup against a Giants team that made the playoffs in 2022.
- Week 15: Vikings vs. Eagles (home) - A matchup against the defending NFC Champions.
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