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By Valentina Martinez
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The Minnesota Vikings have a fairly easy schedule ahead of them, which opens a potential path to remain undefeated. But there are a few stumbling blocks along the way.
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Two teams that may prove to be a tough opponents are the Detroit Lions in Week 7 and the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff and company are off to a strong start. Goff threw for 292 yards and finished with a perfect 18 for 18 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
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Detroit's backfield duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are also an issue for several opponents.
The NFC North showdown between the Vikings and Detroit is a must-watch game. Minnesota's first opponent after the bye week is Detroit.
Fans will have to wait until the end of the season to see Minnesota take on the Falcons. Although Atlanta sits at 3-2, Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney both had a stellar performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Cousins passed for a franchise-record 509 yards in the stunning victory over Tampa Bay. Mooney had a two-touchdown game.
The Falcons offense found its rhythm which could be a problem for Minnesota.
Ahead of the 2024 season, Minnesota was ranked 16th in strength of schedule. Their toughest opponent thus far has been the San Francisco 49ers.
The Vikings managed to contain the 49ers offense to just 17 points. The Week 2 and Week 3 victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans showcased the talent of this Minnesota squad.
If the Vikings can beat the Detroit Lions next week, the rest of the schedule isn't as competitive until Week 14 when Minnesota takes on the Falcons.
Here is the remainder of the Vikings schedule:
Week 6: Bye
Week 7: vs Detroit Lions
Week 8: @ Los Angeles Rams
Week 9: vs Indianapolis Colts
Week 10: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 11: @ Tennesee Titans
Week 12: @ Chicago Bears
Week 13: vs Arizona Cardinals
Week 14: vs Atlanta Falcons
Week 15: vs Chicago Bears
Week 16: @ Seattle Seahawks
Week 17: vs Green Bay Packers
Week 18: @ Detroit Lions
Minnesota extended their win streak today overseas in London, England. The Vikings defeated the New York Jets 23-17 Sunday.
One thing about the NFL is anything can happen on any given Sunday. But on paper, the Vikings could certainly beat most of the remaining teams on the schedule.
However, the Lions and Falcons could be the two games that ruin a phenomenal win streak for Minnesota.
The 5-0 Vikings have the chance to rest as the squad enters a Week 6 bye week. Once Minnesota returns in Week 7, the team will look to keep their winning record unscathed.
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