EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings will play three prime-time games in 2017, and won’t have to wait long to play under the bright lights.
The Vikings stout defense should be tested against Saints quarterback Drew Brees in an electric atmosphere at U.S. Bank Stadium. New Orleans and Head Coach Sean Payton won Super Bowl XLIV after playing the Vikings in the 2009 NFC Championship.
“I think it’s fun,” Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer told Vikings.com. “We get to open at home, and I think the fans will be really excited about the game. New Orleans is a great team.