Continuing our four-part preview installment that began Thursday with the first two segments, we've arrived at the third leg of the schedule that includes two road contests (at Tennessee and Chicago) and two home games (against the Cardinals and Falcons).

Vikings at Titans | Week 11

Noon (CT) | Nov. 17 | Nissan Stadium

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 9-5-0 (includes Titans time as Houston and Tennessee Oilers)

Home: 7-2 | Away: 2-3

Last time in regular season: Titans won 31-30 on Sept. 27, 2020

Last time in regular season at Tennessee: Vikings won 25-16 on Sept. 11, 2016

2023 Stats

Titans Offense

Yards/Game: 346.7 (28^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 17.9 (T-27^th)

Titans Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 335.1 (18^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 21.6 (16^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Brian Callahan (first season)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: RB Tony Pollard, WR Calvin Ridley, C Lloyd Cushenberry, CB Chidobe Awuzie, CB L'Jarius Sneed, LB Kenneth Murray

Key departures in free agency/via trade: RB Derrick Henry (Ravens), T Andre Dillard (Packers), C Aaron Brewer (Dolphins), DE Denico Autry (Texans), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (Cardinals), CB Kristian Fulton (Chargers), LB Azeez Al-Shaair (Texans)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: T J.C. Latham, Alabama (No. 7 overall); DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas (38)

Icebreaking Storyline

Rosters have been completely revamped for both teams since 2016 when Minnesota last visited Tennessee and won Shaun Hill's only career Vikings start by nine points without scoring an offensive touchdown. The teams have undergone significant changes even since last summer when they held two days of joint practices at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, including the Titans decision to move on from Derrick Henry.

Vikings at Bears | Week 12

Noon (CT) | Nov. 24 | Soldier Field

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Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 66-58-2 (includes 0-1 in postseason)

Home: 39-25 (includes 0-1 in postseason) | Away: 27-33-2

Last time in regular season at Chicago: Vikings won 19-13 on Oct. 15, 2023

2023 Stats

Bears Offense

Yards/Game: 323.2 (20^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 21.2 (18^th)

Bears Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 324.2 (12^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 22.3 (13^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Matt Eberflus (10-24 in two seasons)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: WR Keenan Allen, WR Dante Pettis, RB D'Andre Swift, TE Gerald Everett, S Jonathan Owens, S Kevin Byard

Key departures in free agency/via trade: QB Justin Fields (traded to Steelers), WR Darnell Mooney (Falcons), RB D'Onta Foreman (Browns), OL Dan Feeney (Vikings), G Cody Whitehair (Raiders), S Eddie Jackson, DT Justin Jones (Cardinals)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: QB Caleb Williams, USC (No. 1 overall); WR Rome Odunze, Washington (9)

Icebreaking Storyline

The Vikings have won four consecutive games at Soldier Field, limiting the Bears to 13 or fewer points in each contest. That might be tougher to do this season, given all the firepower Chicago has added in free agency and the draft.

Vikings vs. Cardinals | Week 13

Noon (CT) | Dec. 1 | U.S. Bank Stadium

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Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 18-12-0 (includes 2-0 in postseason)

Home: 12-4 (includes 2-0 in postseason) | Away: 6-8

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings won 34-26 on Oct. 30, 2022

2023 Stats

Cardinals Offense

Yards/Game: 324.1 (19^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 19.4 (T-24^th)

Cardinals Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 355.7 (25^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 26.8 (31^st)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Jonathan Gannon (4-13 in one season)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: DT Bilal Nichols, DT Khyiris Tonga (from Vikings), T Jonah Williams, LB Mack Wilson, RB DeeJay Dallas

Key departures in free agency/via trade: DT Leki Fotu (Jets), T D.J. Humphries, WR Rondale Moore (Falcons), WR Marquise Brown (Chiefs), CB Antonio Hamilton (Falcons)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: WR Marvin Harrison, Jr., Ohio State (No. 4 overall); DL Darius Robinson, Missouri (48)

Icebreaking Storyline

Gannon and fellow former Vikings assistant coaches (Cardinals OC Drew Petzing and DC Nick Rallis) will try to break Arizona's 11-game losing streak when traveling to Minnesota. The Cardinals franchise last won as a visitor in the series in 1977 when the team was still based in St. Louis.

Vikings vs. Falcons | Week 14

Noon (CT) | Dec. 8 | U.S. Bank Stadium

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Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 21-12-0 (includes 1-1 in postseason)

Home: 12-5 (includes 1-1 postseason) | Away: 9-7

Last time in regular season: Vikings won 31-28 at Atlanta on Nov. 5, 2023

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Falcons won 40-23 on Oct. 18, 2020

2023 Stats

Falcons Offense

Yards/Game: 334.3 (17^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 18.9 (26^th)

Falcons Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 321.1 (11^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 21.9 (18^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Raheem Morris (21-38; 17-31 with Bucs from 2009-11 and 4-7 as interim HC with Falcons in 2020)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: QB Kirk Cousins (from Minnesota), WR Darnell Mooney, WR Rondale Moore, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, TE Charlie Woerner, DT Eddie Goldman, CB Antonio Hamilton, CB Kevin King

Key departures in free agency/via trade: QB Desmond Ridder (traded to Cardinals), TE Jonnu Smith (Dolphins), CB Jeff Okudah (Texans), WR Van Jefferson (Steelers), WR Mack Hollins (Bills), RB/WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson (Steelers), TE MyCole Pruitt (Steelers)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: QB Michael Penix, Jr., Washington (No. 8 overall); DT Ruke Orhorohoro, Clemson (35)

Icebreaking Storyline

Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota after six seasons as the Vikings starting quarterback will lead the headlines on this one.