Eden Prairie, MN (April 7, 2016) – The NFL has released the 2016 preseason schedule. The Vikings will spend the first two weeks on the road as they face the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 1. Minnesota last traveled to Cincinnati for a preseason game in 1997. Coach Zimmer will face his old club for the first time since becoming the Vikings head coach following the 2013 season. Minnesota will head to Seattle to face the Seahawks in a Week 2 matchup, the 15th preseason meeting between Minnesota and Seattle.