A little over a month ago, the NFL released their full 2023 schedule, including when and where all 17 regular season games will take place for the Minnesota Vikings. One big takeaway from that schedule release for the Vikings is that their early stretch of the season looks like the toughest portion, with games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers in a six-week stretch from Weeks 2-7.
Another takeaway, though, should be that this year, the holiday season looks like rivalry season for the Vikings.