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Photos: The 2016 Vikings Schedule
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![Marcus Mariota threw 19 touchdowns for the Titans in 12 games played as a rookie in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/whteqylxaa2jwdukbayj.jpg)
Marcus Mariota threw 19 touchdowns for the Titans in 12 games played as a rookie in 2015.
![Tennessee's defensive unit ranked 12th in the NFL with 39.0 sacks last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kgsqirvlqd2x5od6lhgl.jpg)
Tennessee's defensive unit ranked 12th in the NFL with 39.0 sacks last season.
![The Titans hired former Vikings tight end Mike Mularkey as the team's head coach in January of the offseason.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/jdhbo0pnddshhleobbif.jpg)
The Titans hired former Vikings tight end Mike Mularkey as the team's head coach in January of the offseason.
![Clay Matthews recorded 6.5 sacks and one interception in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/je5btnymjjtsonpnypxy.jpg)
Clay Matthews recorded 6.5 sacks and one interception in 2015.
![Eddie Lacy ran for 100 yards on 22 carries against the Vikings in Minnesota last year.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/jnakmqy4vltskpcudynf.jpg)
Eddie Lacy ran for 100 yards on 22 carries against the Vikings in Minnesota last year.
![Mike McCarthy is 49 games over .500 (104-55-1) in 10 seasons as an NFL head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pmwieixxzzmfdtrypko4.jpg)
Mike McCarthy is 49 games over .500Â (104-55-1) in 10 seasons as an NFL head coach.
![Josh Norman had four interceptions and three forced fumbles in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/q5txnm4xtvuykcehwdwl.jpg)
Josh Norman had four interceptions and three forced fumbles in 2015.
![Cam Newton won his first NFL MVP award in 2015 and threw for 35 touchdowns and 3,837 yards.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/fnktzrhgkehaw0akspmb.jpg)
Cam Newton won his first NFL MVP award in 2015 and threw for 35 touchdowns and 3,837 yards.
![Ron Rivera has led the Panthers to a 47-32-1 record in five seasons as Carolina's head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/opy9x74nvvtlftskmk90.jpg)
Ron Rivera has led the Panthers to a 47-32-1 record in five seasons as Carolina's head coach.
![Eli Manning threw for a career-high 35 touchdowns in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/ayqfhu63ok0nijn5wsua.jpg)
Eli Manning threw for a career-high 35 touchdowns in 2015.
![The Giants defense ranked last in the NFL, allowing a total of 6,725 yards to opponents.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/cdfjysfpus0p2zumuize.jpg)
The Giants defense ranked last in the NFL, allowing a total of 6,725 yards to opponents.
![Ben McAdoo was hired as the Giants 17th head coach in January after working as the team's offensive coordinator for the past two seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/xycqqtdch70o1eq2optr.jpg)
Ben McAdoo was hired as the Giants 17th head coach in January after working as the team's offensive coordinator for the past two seasons.
![J.J. Watt has won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year honor three of the past four seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/xdmip4fkpfe7byph1mmp.jpg)
J.J. Watt has won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year honor three of the past four seasons.
![DeAndre Hopkins was third in the NFL in receiving yards last season (1,521), trailing Antonio Brown and Julio Jones.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/smnflyzu3w8stn05tbwa.jpg)
DeAndre Hopkins was third in the NFL in receiving yards last season (1,521), trailing Antonio Brown and Julio Jones.
![Bill O'Brien has led Houston to two 9-7 seasons since taking over as head coach in 2014.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kyjrnnzxui1gdgl1ollv.jpg)
Bill O'Brien has led Houston to two 9-7 seasons since taking over as head coach in 2014.
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![Sam Bradford was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/p0guqtzf7d7rwwwtc5du.jpg)
Sam Bradford was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
![Malcolm Jenkins led Philadelphia with 109 tackles (90 solo), according to NFL.com.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kw0pvzfajnxsqkfsaqme.jpg)
Malcolm Jenkins led Philadelphia with 109 tackles (90 solo), according to NFL.com.
![Doug Pederson enters his first season as the head coach of the Eagles. Pederson spent two stints with Green Bay (1996-98 and 2001-04) as a backup to Brett Favre.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kvb0cs9ibasbex8xbw8s.jpg)
Doug Pederson enters his first season as the head coach of the Eagles. Pederson spent two stints with Green Bay (1996-98 and 2001-04) as a backup to Brett Favre.
![Pernell McPhee had 53 tackles, 6.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/b9um7pdxox5m54fodor4.jpg)
Pernell McPhee had 53 tackles, 6.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception last season.
![Alshon Jeffery had four receiving touchdowns in 2015 after compiling 17 collectively in the previous two seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pzxawn4szzitp50xezt6.jpg)
Alshon Jeffery had four receiving touchdowns in 2015 after compiling 17 collectively in the previous two seasons.
![The Vikings won at Soldier Field for the first time since 2007 last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/n7aputf9i9zooajw8ymp.jpg)
The Vikings won at Soldier Field for the first time since 2007 last season.
![Matt Stafford had a career-high 67.2 completion percentage in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/du0qv9qvr1iqqjqtmnbs.jpg)
Matt Stafford had a career-high 67.2 completion percentage in 2015.
![Detroit's scoring defense ranked 23rd in the NFL last season, allowing 400 total points to opponents.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/d4usxbhrlgouuq7bwu3t.jpg)
Detroit's scoring defense ranked 23rd in the NFL last season, allowing 400 total points to opponents.
![Jim Caldwell holds an 18-14 overall record as the Lions head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/vdbiba2wndfndjc9stnm.jpg)
Jim Caldwell holds an 18-14 overall record as the Lions head coach.
![Kirk Cousins compiled a 101.6 passer rating and threw for 4,166 yards in his first full season as a starter for the Redskins.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/daqdlrys0vuavs7lf2nb.jpg)
Kirk Cousins compiled a 101.6 passer rating and threw for 4,166 yards in his first full season as a starter for the Redskins.
![Jay Gruden led Washington to the playoffs with a 9-7 record in his second season as head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pc3gz0smeedb3bzrult9.jpg)
Jay Gruden led Washington to the playoffs with a 9-7 record in his second season as head coach.
![DeAngelo Hall enters his 13 season in the NFL and his eighth year with the Redskins as the league's active leader with 43 career interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/eatstmcxxygxaisn1jay.jpg)
DeAngelo Hall enters his 13 season in the NFL and his eighth year with the Redskins as the league's active leader with 43 career interceptions.
![Tyrann Mathieu returns for his fourth season with the Cardinals after tearing his right ACL in December.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/mrknmxcsdxyjdvfjjtil.jpg)
Tyrann Mathieu returns for his fourth season with the Cardinals after tearing his right ACL in December.
![Carson Palmer is 16th on the all-time passing touchdown list (259).](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/abeey5rxxswmnbv6gwg9.jpg)
Carson Palmer is 16th on the all-time passing touchdown list (259).
![Bruce Arians holds a 34-14 regular season record in three seasons as the head coach of Arizona.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/astcrf5vajmp9trqd9x1.jpg)
Bruce Arians holds a 34-14 regular season record in three seasons as the head coach of Arizona.
![Theo Riddick had five receptions for 41 yards against the Vikings in September.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/tieutl0jsnnmzubuv1fm.jpg)
Theo Riddick had five receptions for 41 yards against the Vikings in September.
![Golden Tate led the Lions with 90 receptions last season. He totaled 813 yards and six receiving touchdowns.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/qezamdkaeoopfibqlgdm.jpg)
Golden Tate led the Lions with 90 receptions last season. He totaled 813 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
![The Vikings came back from a 14-3 deficit to win 28-19 at Ford Field last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/eaodpwcdmaratctgelem.jpg)
The Vikings came back from a 14-3 deficit to win 28-19 at Ford Field last season.
![The Cowboys defense finished last in the NFL in turnover margin last season (minus-22) with 11 takeaways against 33 giveaways by the offense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/uqcgl9pjwh001dkfmsrb.jpg)
The Cowboys defense finished last in the NFL in turnover margin last season (minus-22) with 11 takeaways against 33 giveaways by the offense.
![Jason Garrett led Dallas to a 12-4 record in 2014, followed by a 4-12 record last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/q74mhcjd2lq4p4jrh2cg.jpg)
Jason Garrett led Dallas to a 12-4 record in 2014, followed by a 4-12 record last season.
![Dez Bryant had 16 touchdowns and 1,320 receiving yards in his last full season played in 2014.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/noiypk08yebi8rkg69id.jpg)
Dez Bryant had 16 touchdowns and 1,320 receiving yards in his last full season played in 2014.
![Allen Hurns caught 10 touchdowns and had 1,031 receiving yards in his second season with the Jaguars.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/ugmfomnb8fdpgs3wixno.jpg)
Allen Hurns caught 10 touchdowns and had 1,031 receiving yards in his second season with the Jaguars.
![The Jaguars defense placed 31st in the NFL, allowing 28.0 points per game by opponents in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/x4zcouhfvokgcnkl4xtw.jpg)
The Jaguars defense placed 31st in the NFL, allowing 28.0 points per game by opponents in 2015.
![Gus Bradley is 12-36 in three seasons as the Jaguars head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/nyh2gbplcj6d2qlvnwsm.jpg)
Gus Bradley is 12-36 in three seasons as the Jaguars head coach.
![Andrew Luck battled injuries in 2015 and started seven games for the Colts.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/t3sqf7vbbnxocdjjh6hv.jpg)
Andrew Luck battled injuries in 2015 and started seven games for the Colts.
![Chuck Pagano was 11-5 in his first three years as the head coach of Indianapolis. Last year he led the Colts to an 8-8 record.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/skx83zrs8oejnhdh9oda.jpg)
Chuck Pagano was 11-5 in his first three years as the head coach of Indianapolis. Last year he led the Colts to an 8-8 record.
![The Indianapolis scoring defense was 25th in the NFL in 2015, allowing 25.5 points per game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/trjkpchmitlxrkkxgais.jpg)
The Indianapolis scoring defense was 25th in the NFL in 2015, allowing 25.5 points per game.
![Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 572 attempts in 2015, throwing for 3,821 yards and 31 touchdowns.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/vitz1cpn4tws099ougri.jpg)
Aaron Rodgers had a career-high 572 attempts in 2015, throwing for 3,821 yards and 31 touchdowns.
![Julius Peppers is the active leader with 136.0 sacks in the NFL.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/dl7sv2dunkymqcued9dy.jpg)
Julius Peppers is the active leader with 136.0 sacks in the NFL.
![The last time the Vikings played at Lambeau Field, Minnesota was crowned as the 2015 NFC North champion.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pv9nugohv3kdpcfuwwix.jpg)
The last time the Vikings played at Lambeau Field, Minnesota was crowned as the 2015 NFC North champion.
![Jay Cutler compiled the best passer rating (92.3) of his career in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/v2ean0bf2o8kcd806w5w.jpg)
Jay Cutler compiled the best passer rating (92.3) of his career in 2015.
![Tracy Porter had an interception and a forced fumble in the Bears secondary last season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/s5lwym5gptwps8wpbsb0.jpg)
Tracy Porter had an interception and a forced fumble in the Bears secondary last season.
![John Fox enters his second season as the Bears head coach.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/fs8yqepczz2p8urkgpli.jpg)
John Fox enters his second season as the Bears head coach.