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![Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went 5-0 as a starter to close out 2017, completing 120 of 178 passes (67.4 percent) for 1,560 yards. He threw seven touchdowns and five interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/uw3xhlzttubr4w0odfct.jpg)
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went 5-0 as a starter to close out 2017, completing 120 of 178 passes (67.4 percent) for 1,560 yards. He threw seven touchdowns and five interceptions.
![49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has 9.0 career sacks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/ii7gudizufeytsnehwbr.jpg)
49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has 9.0 career sacks.
![The 49ers also made a splash on defense by signing three-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who started 99 of the 105 games he played in seven seasons with the Seahawks but suffered an Achilles injury in 2017.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/iszfqzmwgchwllvysdwb.jpg)
The 49ers also made a splash on defense by signing three-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, who started 99 of the 105 games he played in seven seasons with the Seahawks but suffered an Achilles injury in 2017.
![In the Week 16 game, the Vikings defense held Green Bay scoreless for the first time since 1971 and first time ever at Lambeau Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/dggtfnajapmaxhcc0vfj.jpg)
In the Week 16 game, the Vikings defense held Green Bay scoreless for the first time since 1971 and first time ever at Lambeau Field.
![Packers QB Aaron Rodgers did not play in the teams' past meeting; Rodgers was sidelined for the majority of the season after suffering a broken collarbone at Minnesota in Week 6.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/el0w832qlbmfmd310yex.jpg)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers did not play in the teams' past meeting; Rodgers was sidelined for the majority of the season after suffering a broken collarbone at Minnesota in Week 6.
![Green Bay defensive tackle Mike Daniels earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2017.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/ba2dgu4dednoqx1zdepc.jpg)
 Green Bay defensive tackle Mike Daniels earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2017.
![Buffalo wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was acquired via trade midway through the 2017 season. He had 475 yards and two touchdowns in eight games with the Bills.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/zwjqptgshjud2fwjy0gv.jpg)
Buffalo wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was acquired via trade midway through the 2017 season. He had 475 yards and two touchdowns in eight games with the Bills.
![Buffalo was active out of the gate when free agency opened, signing quarterback AJ McCarron (pictured), defensive end Trent Murphy and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, among others.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/s9yyxrw4k8rsir9d4j4u.jpg)
Buffalo was active out of the gate when free agency opened, signing quarterback AJ McCarron (pictured), defensive end Trent Murphy and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, among others.
![Bills running back LeSean McCoy put together the sixth 1,000-yard season of his career in 2017 when he rushed for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/bmt9twqhfpdhxuaqi6ex.jpg)
Bills running back LeSean McCoy put together the sixth 1,000-yard season of his career in 2017 when he rushed for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns.
![In 2017, the Rams defensively ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed per play (4.7), but defensive tackle Aaron Donald made was a First-Team All-Pro for the third straight year.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kexnm9wuka6lq1slnwv1.jpg)
In 2017, the Rams defensively ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed per play (4.7), but defensive tackle Aaron Donald made was a First-Team All-Pro for the third straight year.
![In the teams' most-recent meeting, the Vikings limited Rams quarterback Jared Goff to 225 yards and a passer rating of 79.6.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/xqufzr0jzr8wfaspjtcl.jpg)
In the teams' most-recent meeting, the Vikings limited Rams quarterback Jared Goff to 225 yards and a passer rating of 79.6.
![The Rams added a number of high-caliber free agents to their roster during the 2017 offseason, including DT Ndamukong Suh (pictured) and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/nrf4xazjqmrw8xtvvyqc.jpg)
The Rams added a number of high-caliber free agents to their roster during the 2017 offseason, including DT Ndamukong Suh (pictured) and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters.
![This year's game will be a rematch of the 2017 NFC Championship game, in which the Vikings lost to the eventual Super Bowl LII champs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/c4k1y3tl7128s41i2yis.jpg)
This year's game will be a rematch of the 2017 NFC Championship game, in which the Vikings lost to the eventual Super Bowl LII champs.
![Eagles QB Nick Foles stepped up in Week 14 when Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury; Foles went on to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/h3izunljshsag3g3z8ig.jpg)
Eagles QB Nick Foles stepped up in Week 14 when Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury; Foles went on to earn Super Bowl MVP honors.
![Philadelphia wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey has nine career touchdown catches in 10 total games against the Vikings.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pfakcxhqqzqp4ei7rpqc.jpg)
Philadelphia wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey has nine career touchdown catches in 10 total games against the Vikings.
![Arizona signed former Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford during free agency. Bradford will be able to target Minneapolis native Larry Fitzgerald, who is back for his 15th season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/irdeb0mplwwwddau2fvp.jpg)
Arizona signed former Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford during free agency. Bradford will be able to target Minneapolis native Larry Fitzgerald, who is back for his 15th season.
![Arizona running back David Johnson missed nearly all of the 2017 season after racking up 2,118 scrimmage yards and 20 total touchdowns in 2016.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/ydqxyy93vrwqnohbpsxa.jpg)
Arizona running back David Johnson missed nearly all of the 2017 season after racking up 2,118 scrimmage yards and 20 total touchdowns in 2016.
![Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has 21 career interceptions over the first seven seasons of his career.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/rjs9crxbhon3hvahsm5d.jpg)
Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has 21 career interceptions over the first seven seasons of his career.
![Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams has 12 career sacks in three seasons since being the sixth overall pick in 2015.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/fcgkurvwzvunmmbexerj.jpg)
Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams has 12 career sacks in three seasons since being the sixth overall pick in 2015.
![The Jets signed former Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater in free agency this offseason and also re-signed Josh McCown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/czqkblugkjtitnpkizyl.jpg)
The Jets signed former Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater in free agency this offseason and also re-signed Josh McCown.
![This year's matchup will be the first time for Minnesota to play the Jets since 2014 and the first time on the road since 2010.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/jx9yca255devpcjjpryi.jpg)
This year's matchup will be the first time for Minnesota to play the Jets since 2014 and the first time on the road since 2010.
![Saints quarterback Drew Brees is likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer who ranks third all-time with 70,445 yards and is tied for third [with Tom Brady] with 488 career touchdown passes.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/f0ux3pazn3rpqyfqvj0e.jpg)
Saints quarterback Drew Brees is likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer who ranks third all-time with 70,445 yards and is tied for third [with Tom Brady] with 488 career touchdown passes.
![New Orleans had the 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year in running back Alvin Kamara (pictured) and the 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year in cornerback Marshon Lattimore.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kczrnl1qrzsaue7nuwy1.jpg)
New Orleans had the 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year in running back Alvin Kamara (pictured) and the 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year in cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
![Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 728 yards and had 826 receiving yards in his first NFL season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/hth9rdh6xnujvnflzszf.jpg)
Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 728 yards and had 826 receiving yards in his first NFL season.
![Detroit wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., has 28 career touchdown catches.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kxnuye1eski6x5913h8j.jpg)
Detroit wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., has 28 career touchdown catches.
![Lions kicker Matt Prater has made 20 of 24 career field goal attempts against the Vikings.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/twleo3to7vnqnk63ciq8.jpg)
Lions kicker Matt Prater has made 20 of 24 career field goal attempts against the Vikings.
![Lions cornerback Darius Slay tied for the league lead with eight interceptions in 2017 and garnered his first All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/vgolsax6s3pfdfoizhbx.jpg)
Lions cornerback Darius Slay tied for the league lead with eight interceptions in 2017 and garnered his first All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
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![Quarterback Mitch Trubisky started 12 games in his rookie season, going 4-8 while completing 196 of 330 passes (59.4 percent) for 2,193 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/vk6zv5qcz8nltqqjucaz.jpg)
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky started 12 games in his rookie season, going 4-8 while completing 196 of 330 passes (59.4 percent) for 2,193 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.
![Minnesota's 2017 victory was the Vikings second win in Chicago in the past 10 seasons, but second in four seasons under Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/gtn3zpgdbcaasrxsuzpf.jpg)
 Minnesota's 2017 victory was the Vikings second win in Chicago in the past 10 seasons, but second in four seasons under Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer.
![Chicago's Leonard Floyd has 11.5 sacks in 22 career games.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/wxb1xdozxo2donof19tk.jpg)
 Chicago's Leonard Floyd has 11.5 sacks in 22 career games.
![Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has double-digit receiving touchdowns in each of the past two seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/njnzpmifudffzpfit1hg.jpg)
Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has double-digit receiving touchdowns in each of the past two seasons.
![Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has 39 career touchdown catches over his seven-year career.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/dxlgob2iao7b8xvlls3t.jpg)
Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has 39 career touchdown catches over his seven-year career.
![Green Bay's Clay Matthews ranks ninth among active players with 80.0 career sacks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/b1twdqmbdcbinn2nzwo6.jpg)
Green Bay's Clay Matthews ranks ninth among active players with 80.0 career sacks.
![Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has 250 career regular-season wins, which is tied for fourth all-time with Tom Landry.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/hre7zouuxrobmxzpudby.jpg)
Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has 250 career regular-season wins, which is tied for fourth all-time with Tom Landry.
![Since Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, the Patriots have a record of 108-21 at home.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/cklvw070quadpngmjj0x.jpg)
Since Gillette Stadium opened in 2002, the Patriots have a record of 108-21 at home.
![New England quarterback Tom Brady has won three NFL MVP awards and is a four-time Super Bowl MVP. Brady is tied for third [with Drew Brees] with 488 career touchdown passes and is fourth in NFL history with 66,159 passing yards.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/v34xdeypxfw1ptlhnraq.jpg)
New England quarterback Tom Brady has won three NFL MVP awards and is a four-time Super Bowl MVP. Brady is tied for third [with Drew Brees] with 488 career touchdown passes and is fourth in NFL history with 66,159 passing yards.
![Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is 65-30-1 in six seasons as a starter. He has thrown for 12,226 yards and 89 touchdowns over the past three seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/zmm6eh5xb1ph75wdaat2.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is 65-30-1 in six seasons as a starter. He has thrown for 12,226 yards and 89 touchdowns over the past three seasons.
![Seattle wide receiver Doug Baldwin has 29 receiving touchdowns over the past three seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/nfqqcpfzetwxajdazubb.jpg)
Seattle wide receiver Doug Baldwin has 29 receiving touchdowns over the past three seasons.
![Seattle safety Kam Chancellor has been named to the Pro Bowl four times in the last seven seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/zd72jvgtsqigjodx72eu.jpg)
Seattle safety Kam Chancellor has been named to the Pro Bowl four times in the last seven seasons.
![Miami went 6-10 in 2017 to finish in third place in the AFC East. The Dolphins defense, led by defensive end Cameron Wake, ranked 29th by allowing 24.6 yards per game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/jxes26vfbqeald7bjdag.jpg)
Miami went 6-10 in 2017 to finish in third place in the AFC East. The Dolphins defense, led by defensive end Cameron Wake, ranked 29th by allowing 24.6 yards per game.
![The Dolphins signed running back Frank Gore this offseason. Gore is the NFL's active leader [and is fifth all-time] with 14,026 rushing yards.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/kzahaq8be2uyxenbvmen.jpg)
The Dolphins signed running back Frank Gore this offseason. Gore is the NFL's active leader [and is fifth all-time] with 14,026 rushing yards.
![Besides Gore, Miami also signed wide receiver Danny Amendola, who has 19 career touchdown catches.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/hzerl9jwcfbijljkb01d.jpg)
Besides Gore, Miami also signed wide receiver Danny Amendola, who has 19 career touchdown catches.
![The Vikings won in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day in 2017 by the score of 30-23.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pltj5adxukduro9saam2.jpg)
The Vikings won in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day in 2017 by the score of 30-23.
![Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been more than a mainstay, not missing a start since 2010. He has thrown for at least 4,257 yards in each of the past seven seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/pblcbo8qdfl9dvhz7ymb.jpg)
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been more than a mainstay, not missing a start since 2010. He has thrown for at least 4,257 yards in each of the past seven seasons.
![The Vikings were able to limit Golden Tate to 36 yards on seven catches in 2017 a season after he totaled 158 yards and a game-winning score on 16 receptions in 2016.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/meziibjtzd6ju9rsuzdy.jpg)
The Vikings were able to limit Golden Tate to 36 yards on seven catches in 2017 a season after he totaled 158 yards and a game-winning score on 16 receptions in 2016.
![Bears running back Jordan Howard has rushed for more than 1,100 yards in each of his first two NFL seasons.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/bf68nfj5puskrfuuvkjq.jpg)
Bears running back Jordan Howard has rushed for more than 1,100 yards in each of his first two NFL seasons.Â
![This will be the third straight meeting in Week 17 at U.S. Bank Stadium between the Vikings and Bears.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/a5dtiuulu9kv0tx91leh.jpg)
This will be the third straight meeting in Week 17 at U.S. Bank Stadium between the Vikings and Bears.
![Bears running back Tarik Cohen scored four total touchdowns [including on a punt return] during his rookie season in 2017.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/vikings/yc2nug1uodywxrz2sglx.jpg)
Bears running back Tarik Cohen scored four total touchdowns [including on a punt return] during his rookie season in 2017.