This time there will be fans at U.S. Bank Stadium. And you better believe they will be making plenty of noise.
Two years ago, the Vikings played host to archrival Green Bay for the first time in a regular-season opener, but no fans were allowed in due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Vikings are getting a mulligan.
The NFL announced its full regular-season schedule Thursday, and it includes Minnesota opening the season by facing the Packers at 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 11 at U.S. Bank Stadium. To boot, it will be the regular-season debut for first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell.