The Minnesota Vikings (11-5 in 2015) open the 2016 preseason slate at the Cincinnati Bengals (12- 4 in 2015) on Friday, August 12 after a pair of joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday, August 10-11. Kicko is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Paul Brown Stadium. The game will be simulcast live locally on FOX 9 and KFAN 100.3 FM. The simulcast team features Paul Allen and Pete Bercich in the booth with Greg Coleman and Ben Leber on the sideline.
The reigning NFC North champions have earned an 8-1 (.889) preseason mark under Head Coach Mike Zimmer, who served as Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator for 6 season (2008-13).