When the Vikings and Seahawks meet at noon (CT) Sunday it will mark the 15th time the Vikings and Seahawks have played each other since the Seattle franchise was founded on June 4, 1974 (playing its first game in 1976). The two clubs have been intertwined throughout their history since Seattle’s inaugural season.
Seattle’s first head coach was Jack Patera, who served as the Vikings defensive line coach from 1969-75, under legendary coach Bud Grant. Bob Lurtsema, another household name in Minnesota, was traded to the Seahawks in their debut year for wide receiver Ahmad Rashad and a fourth-round draft pick.