The Minnesota Vikings are looking at a relatively easy path ahead, which bodes well for their chances of staying undefeated. However, a few challenges could pop up along the way.
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Mark your calendars for Week 7 when the Vikings face off against the Detroit Lions and keep an eye on Week 14 for their matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, both of which could prove tricky.
The Lions are off to a hot start, with quarterback Jared Goff showcasing his skills by throwing for 292 yards with an impressive 18 completions out of 18 attempts during their recent game against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Detroit’s rushing duo, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, also poses a significant threat to their opponents.
Theirs is a highly anticipated battle, especially since the Vikings’ first game back after their bye week is against the Lions.
Following that, they’ve got a showdown with the Falcons at the end of the season. Atlanta, currently 3-2, has seen solid performances, particularly from Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney, who shined against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Cousins set a franchise record with 509 passing yards, while Mooney bagged two touchdowns in that thrilling game.
The Falcons seem to have found their stride, which could complicate matters for Minnesota.
As they head into the 2024 season, Minnesota is positioned 16th in strength of schedule, with their toughest challenge so far being against the San Francisco 49ers, where they managed to limit the scoring to just 17 points.
Victories in Weeks 2 and 3 over the 49ers and Houston Texans have highlighted the Vikings’ talent.
If the Vikings can secure a win against the Lions in Week 7, they may have a smoother ride until they meet the Falcons in Week 14.
This is the rest of the Vikings’ schedule:
Week 6: Bye
Week 7: vs Detroit Lions
Week 8: @ Los Angeles Rams
Week 9: vs Indianapolis Colts
Week 10: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 11: @ Tennessee Titans
Week 12: @ Chicago Bears
Week 13: vs Arizona Cardinals
Week 14: vs Atlanta Falcons
Week 15: vs Chicago Bears
Week 16: @ Seattle Seahawks
Week 17: vs Green Bay Packers
Week 18: @ Detroit Lions
Recently, the Vikings continued their winning streak with a 23-17 victory over the New York Jets in London.
In the NFL, anything can happen on game day, but the Vikings appear capable of defeating most teams remaining on their schedule.
Still, the Lions and Falcons could potentially put a dent in their impressive run. With their current 5-0 record, the Vikings are looking forward to a restful Week 6 bye and should return ready to maintain their winning ways in Week 7.