{"id":20701,"date":"2023-09-05T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=20701"},"modified":"2023-09-05T10:09:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:09:04","slug":"minnesota-vikings-predictions-minnesota-vikings-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-predictions-minnesota-vikings-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Vikings Schedule, Vikings Predictions 2023-2024: Best Opening Odds, Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota Vikings Schedule and Opening Lines Per Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our ultimate 2023-2024 guide to the Minnesota Vikings.  Find out the Vikings schedule, Vikings predictions and Minnesota Vikings opening odds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also get deeper betting info &#8211; like Vikings days of rest vs opponents for futures betting knowledge, and what Minnesota did in the draft. You can also find amazing WagerTalk and Goldsheet NFL picks packages.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Get latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\">NFL free picks<\/a> for the Minnesota Vikings all year long from expert handicappers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But FIRST&#8230; check out THE MOST POPULAR Package on Wagertalk:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.slack-edge.com\/production-standard-emoji-assets\/14.0\/google-medium\/1f3c8@2x.png\" alt=\"atlanta falcons\">&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1 NFL Best Bet<\/a> from a Professional Sports Bettor! The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" style=\"background-color:#ffa04b\"><strong>GET TEDDY&#8217;s $1 WEEK 1 NFL PICKS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023-2024 Minnesota Vikings Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>[wpdatatable id=43]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Expert NFL Handicappers &#8211; Get The Best Offers Available Throughout NFL 2023-2024 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk handicappers are the cream of the crop when it comes to NFL picks.  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The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Divisional Betting Tips By Teddy Covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this installment, Teddy breaks down betting angles covering the NFC North Division and how the Vikings could fare this season! He runs through each team&#8217;s schedule providing betting trends and angles to take advantage of. 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Introduction 00:00 Green Bay Packers 01:05 Minnesota Vikings 02:48 Chicago Bears 04:40 Detroit Lions 05:59 \ud83c\udfc8 NFC North Draft Recap: Chicago Bears Round 1, No. 10 (from Saints through Eagles): Darnell Wright, OT (Tennessee) Round 2, No. 53 (from Ravens): Gervon Dexter, DT (Florida) Round 2, No. 56 (from Jaguars): Tyrique Stevenson, CB (Miami) Round 3, No. 64: Zacch Pickens, DT (South Carolina) Round 4, No. 115 (from Saints): Roschon Johnson, RB (Texas) Round 4, No. 133 (from Eagles): Tyler Scott, WR (Cincinnati) Round 5, No. 148 (from Patriots through Ravens): Noah Sewell, LB (Oregon) Round 5, No. 165 (from Saints through Eagles): Terell Smith, CB (Minnesota) Round 7, No. 218: Travis Bell, DT (Kennesaw State) Round 7, No. 258: Kendall Williamson, S (Stanford) Detroit Lions Round 1, No. 12 (from Browns through Texans and Cardinals): Jahmyr Gibbs, RB (Alabama) Round 1, No. 18: Jack Campbell, LB (Iowa) Round 2, No. 34 (from Cardinals): Sam LaPorta, TE (Iowa) Round 2, No. 45 (from Packers): Brian Branch, DB (Alabama) Round 3, No. 68 (from Broncos): Hendon Hooker, QB (Tennessee) Round 3, No. 96 (from Cardinals): Brodric Martin, DT (Western Kentucky) Round 5, No. 152: Colby Sorsdal, OT (William &amp; Mary) Round 7, No. 219 (from Texans through Vikings and Eagles): Antoine Green, WR (North Carolina) Green Bay Packers Round 1, No. 13 (from Jets): Lukas Van Ness, DE (Iowa) Round 2, No. 42 (from Browns through Jets): Luke Musgrave, TE (Oregon State) Round 2, No. 50 (from Buccaneers): Jayden Reed, WR (Michigan State) Round 3, No. 78: Tucker Kraft, TE (South Dakota State) Round 4, No. 116: Colby Wooden, DL (Auburn) Round 5, No. 149: Sean Clifford, QB (Penn State) Round 5, No. 159 (from Falcons through Jaguars and Lions): Dontayvion Wicks, WR (Virginia) Round 6, No. 179 (from Texans through Buccaneers): Karl Brooks, DE (Bowling Green) Round 6, No. 207 (from 49ers through Texans and Jets): Anders Carlson, K (Auburn) Round 7, No. 232: Carrington Valentine, CB (Kentucky) Round 7, No. 235 (from Lions through Rams): Lew Nichols III, RB (Central Michigan) Round 7, No. 242 (from Jaguars): Anthony Johnson, CB (Virginia) Round 7, No. 256: Grant DuBose, WR (Charlotte) Minnesota Vikings Round 1, No. 23: Jordan Addison, WR (USC) Round 3, No. 102 (from 49ers): Mekhi Blackmon, CB (USC) Round 4, No. 134 (from Chiefs): Jay Ward, S (LSU) Round 5, No. 141 (from Raiders through Colts): Jaquelin Roy, DT (LSU) Round 5, No. 164 (from 49ers): Jaren Hall, QB (BYU) Round 7, No. 222 (from Broncos through 49ers): DeWayne McBride, RB (UAB)\"><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/HMj2CZI9WpE\/0.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT8M13S\"><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-06-20T15:19:18Z\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Sportsbooks for Betting on The Minnesota Vikings in 2023-2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table 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They have made the playoffs 29 times, including four Super Bowl appearances. However, the Vikings have never won a Super Bowl, which has led to a reputation as a &#8220;cursed&#8221; team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will take a look at the history of the Minnesota Vikings. We will discuss the team&#8217;s early years, the Bud Grant era, the Purple People Eaters era, the Randy Moss era, the present day, and the future of the Vikings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Years of the Vikings&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minnesota Vikings were founded in 1960 as an expansion team. The team&#8217;s first home was Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Vikings&#8217; first head coach was Norm Van Brocklin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; early years were a bit rocky. They had some winning seasons, but they also had their share of losing seasons. They did not make the playoffs until their fifth season, in 1965.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1966, the Vikings drafted quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who would go on to become one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Tarkenton led the Vikings to their first playoff appearance in 1967.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bud Grant Era&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; fortunes changed in 1967, when they hired Bud Grant as head coach. Grant was a brilliant coach, and he quickly turned the Vikings into a championship contender. The Vikings made the playoffs in each of Grant&#8217;s first seven seasons, and they won the NFL championship in 1969.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; 1960s dynasty was one of the most dominant eras in NFL history. The Vikings won four NFL championships in six seasons, and they went to the Super Bowl four times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; offense was led by quarterback Fran Tarkenton, running back Chuck Foreman, and wide receiver Gene Washington. The defense was led by defensive end Carl Eller and defensive tackle Alan Page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; 1969 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs was one of the most exciting games in NFL history. The Vikings trailed by 10 points with less than two minutes to play, but they came back to win 23-7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Purple People Eaters Era&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings&#8217; defense in the 1970s was one of the most feared in NFL history. The defense was nicknamed the &#8220;Purple People Eaters&#8221; because of its size and its ability to dominate opposing offenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Purple People Eaters were led by defensive end Carl Eller, defensive tackle Alan Page, and defensive end Jim Marshall. 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The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023-2024 Minnesota Vikings Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n[wpdatatable id=43]\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Expert NFL Handicappers - Get The Best Offers Available Throughout NFL 2023-2024 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk handicappers are the cream of the crop when it comes to NFL picks.  Get a taste of the WagerTalk Specials and save a ton. 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The defense was led by defensive end Carl Eller and defensive tackle Alan Page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings' 1969 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs was one of the most exciting games in NFL history. The Vikings trailed by 10 points with less than two minutes to play, but they came back to win 23-7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Purple People Eaters Era&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings' defense in the 1970s was one of the most feared in NFL history. The defense was nicknamed the \"Purple People Eaters\" because of its size and its ability to dominate opposing offenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Purple People Eaters were led by defensive end Carl Eller, defensive tackle Alan Page, and defensive end Jim Marshall. The defense also featured defensive backs Paul Krause and Bobby Bryant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Purple People Eaters helped the Vikings reach the Super Bowl four times in the 1970s, but they lost each time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Randy Moss Era&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings' offense in the 1990s was led by Randy Moss, one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history. Moss was a dynamic playmaker who could change the game with a single catch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Moss led the NFL in receiving yards in 1998 with 1,693 yards. He also led the NFL in receiving touchdowns that year with 23.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings made the playoffs four times in the 1990s, but they never made it past the NFC Championship Game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Present Day&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Vikings have been a competitive team in recent years, but they have not been able to reach the Super Bowl. 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