The 18-week 2024 Viking schedule has been released, marking the start of a thrilling season with their first matchup against the Giants. This game, to be held in New York, will showcase the Vikings’ unique offensive strategies. The team has also seen significant changes, including a new quarterback, adding an element of unpredictability to their performance.
The Vikings are ready to prove their mettle in the NFC North despite some skeptics. The announcement has brought several predictions of outcomes and downfalls with each match-up. Every thought surrounds the Vikings’ new QB and how he will be fair in every situation.
Vikings know when and where they will take the field
The Vikings are set to ignite the prime-time stage with two thrilling games this year. While they may lose their home game advantage in the first matchup, their season will culminate with a home game against the Jets in the fifth week. The journey to this point will be challenging, with three playoff teams to face, but the Vikings are ready to rise to the occasion.
Before the Vikings embark on their 2024 journey, they are honing their skills through team practice, drills, minicamps, training camps, and preseason. With a roster of players eager to make their mark, all eyes are on J.J. McCarthy, the promising new addition to the team.
How will J.J. McCarthy help or hinder the Vikings?
Jonathan James has come a long way from La Grange Park, Illinois, to become the Vikings’ next favorite quarterback. Minnesota selected him as their tenth overall draft pick, and he was one of six quarterbacks taken in the first round.
Any team with a rookie quarterback will have growing pains, but now we will know where those growing pains will take place. Keep in mind who will be dealing with those pains will occur. McCarthy runs the gauntlet around the Raiders, Browns, Eagles, and 49ers, all trying to end Jonathan’s career before he can start it.
It’s not just about McCarthy. The Vikings also had some growing pains with Daylen Baldwin last November after the Browns let him go. He hung around with the Vikings before being cut just before the end of the year and coming in for the new year. Just this last Tuesday, the Vikings have waived wide receiver Baldwin off their 90-man roster.
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Season Outlook
An untried quarterback and a wavering roster of wide receivers are just two problems against a beehive of trouble. Once the Giants are through with the 49ers, they are up next. The 49ers are a veteran team with a seasoned complete roster. This early match-up could prove ugly for the Vikings, but anything is possible in the game.
The next up to chew on the Vikings are the Texans. Stefon Diggs could be holding a grudge after being traded to the Bills four years ago. This will be the second time going against the Vikings, and the one before was a huge game for him. Diggs will also need the help of C.J. Stroud and the entire Texans offense.
Subsequently, the Packers are up, and some would say they are the team of teams this season. This may be the hardest team they face starting their year. The Packers and Jordan Love almost made the NFC championship last year, and they could make things very difficult for Minnesota.
The Jets have the next crack at them in Europe, finishing up a long week for Minnesota, which may not be all that difficult for them as they are looking at a break afterward.
Then there are the Lions, Rams, Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Bears, Cardinals, and Falcons, before facing off against the Bears again, the Seahawks, and the Packers, before the Lions again.
The Vikings may hit the ground running, but the hardest part of the season will come after the game three road trip. They will have to have enough steam to finish strong away from their home field for their best shot at making the playoffs after that long three-game stretch.
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About the Author
This article is written by RJ Parker, an award-winning novelist, and author of two series, a scriptwriter for feature films and an animation series with Dissfilm, a board game designer and writer for Anzir, a digital storyteller, and a writer for Total Apex Sports and Faith at a View.
