Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants | Sept. 8, 2024
The Vikings will open on the road for the first time since 2021 and at the Giants for just the second time in franchise history.
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Minnesota Vikings 1-0
New York Giants 0-1
History: Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants
- All-Time Record: The Vikings are 18-13, including playoff games, against the Giants. Minnesota's road record against New York is 9-7, including 1-2 in postseason matchups.
- Series Notes: In the past 15 times the teams have met (regular and postseason), 11 of the games have been played in Minnesota.
- Current Streak: The Vikings have won four regular-season games in a row against the Giants, dating back to December 2015.
- Last time at New York: Vikings won 28-10 on Oct. 6, 2019
Facts to Know
New York Giants
- The Giants defense allowed opponents to rack up an average of 361.7 yards per game last season, which ranked 27th in the NFL.
- New York selected former Golden Gophers safety Tyler Nubin 47th overall in this year's NFL Draft.
- Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll is entering his third season at the helm in New York. Through his first two seasons, he is 15-18-1 and 1-1 in the postseason.
Minnesota Vikings
- DT Jihad Ward most recently played for the Giants before signing with Minnesota during free agency.
- WR Justin Jefferson became the NFL's highest-paid non-QB in league history when he signed an extension in June to stay in Minnesota.
- The Vikings will face a familiar face in Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson. Patterson previously held the same position in Minnesota before serving as Co-Defensive Coordinator in 2020 and 2021. Giants Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka is a former quarterback who spent the 2015 offseason with Minnesota.
