The rivalry matchup will have to wait as the Vikings and the Packers aren’t scheduled to face off until right before Thanksgiving. The playoff picture in the NFC North should be starting to come into focus by this time, so the game itself could be extremely important for both teams.

Last season, the Vikings finished the year with a sparkling 14-3 record but ended up getting trounced 27-9 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the resurgent Rams. Over the offseason, starting quarterback Sam Darnold bolted for the Seahawks; University of Michigan hero McCarthy fills his big shoes this year.

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The Vikings' short-straw road trip to Europe for back-to-back games against the Steelers in Ireland and the Browns in London comes with a competitive advantage.

We break down which teams benefit the most from the 2025 NFL schedule and which play back-to-back road games in Europe. Good luck, Vikings.