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The NFL will release its 2025 schedule on May 14. We already know who and (mostly) where the Minnesota Vikings will play. But which games will be played in primetime after the Vikings surprised the NFL world by going 14-3 in 2024?
Who are the other primetime candidates for the Vikings? Their success last year should get them several scheduled games next week. If J.J. McCarthy performs like the Vikings hope and they repeat last year's success, they could be in line for more late-season flexes. Here are five potential primetime matchups for the Vikings in 2025.
The final regular-season game of the 2024 season was a battle for the NFC North championship and the NFC's No. 1 seed. Sam Darnold melted down at the worst possible time, and the Vikings lost 31-9. But a postgame handshake between the head coaches was highlighted with Dan Campbell telling Kevin O'Connell, "I'll see you in two weeks." The rematch didn't happen, with the Vikings getting bounced one week later. That's the sort of storyline perfect for primetime and a good measuring stick of NFC North superiority.
The Vikings dominated the Packers for most of their two games in 2024 but only won by four combined points. Those two games may have foreshadowed letdowns against the Lions and Rams. But the Vikings playing their biggest rival is always good for TV, even if Aaron Rodgers isn't in purple.
If the Vikings are fortunate, this game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium again. The Bears are (once again) expected to compete in the NFC North, finally. But even if the Bears underachieve, Soldier Field has been a house of horrors for the Vikings since the turn of the century. The Vikings almost choked away a two-score lead in the final minute of last year's matchup.
Did the Vikings make the right call moving on from Sam Darnold to J.J. McCarthy? This game may put many of those questions to rest, if the verdict hadn't already been decided. The Vikings beat the Seahawks in Seattle last year, thanks to late-game heroics from Darnold. Previously, this has been another house of horrors for the Vikings, who seemingly used to play primetime games in Seattle every year.
Can the Chargers take the next step under Jim Harbaugh in Year 2? And can McCarthy, who helped lead the Harbaugh-led Michigan Wolverines to a National Championship following the 2023 college football season, be the Vikings' franchise quarterback? Harbaugh and McCarthy have praised one another since they left for the NFL, but they're both ultra-competitive by nature. This one will mean a ton to both of them as they try to solidify their statuses with their new teams.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Schedule: Which Vikings games will be in primetime in 2025?
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Who are the other primetime candidates for the Vikings? Their success last year should get them several scheduled games next week. If J.J. McCarthy performs like the Vikings hope and they repeat last year's success, they could be in line for more late-season flexes. Here are five potential primetime matchups for the Vikings in 2025.
Detroit Lions
The final regular-season game of the 2024 season was a battle for the NFC North championship and the NFC's No. 1 seed. Sam Darnold melted down at the worst possible time, and the Vikings lost 31-9. But a postgame handshake between the head coaches was highlighted with Dan Campbell telling Kevin O'Connell, "I'll see you in two weeks." The rematch didn't happen, with the Vikings getting bounced one week later. That's the sort of storyline perfect for primetime and a good measuring stick of NFC North superiority.
Green Bay Packers
The Vikings dominated the Packers for most of their two games in 2024 but only won by four combined points. Those two games may have foreshadowed letdowns against the Lions and Rams. But the Vikings playing their biggest rival is always good for TV, even if Aaron Rodgers isn't in purple.
Chicago Bears
If the Vikings are fortunate, this game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium again. The Bears are (once again) expected to compete in the NFC North, finally. But even if the Bears underachieve, Soldier Field has been a house of horrors for the Vikings since the turn of the century. The Vikings almost choked away a two-score lead in the final minute of last year's matchup.
Seattle Seahawks
Did the Vikings make the right call moving on from Sam Darnold to J.J. McCarthy? This game may put many of those questions to rest, if the verdict hadn't already been decided. The Vikings beat the Seahawks in Seattle last year, thanks to late-game heroics from Darnold. Previously, this has been another house of horrors for the Vikings, who seemingly used to play primetime games in Seattle every year.
Los Angeles Chargers
Can the Chargers take the next step under Jim Harbaugh in Year 2? And can McCarthy, who helped lead the Harbaugh-led Michigan Wolverines to a National Championship following the 2023 college football season, be the Vikings' franchise quarterback? Harbaugh and McCarthy have praised one another since they left for the NFL, but they're both ultra-competitive by nature. This one will mean a ton to both of them as they try to solidify their statuses with their new teams.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Schedule: Which Vikings games will be in primetime in 2025?
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