The Vikings are, according to sites for betting in the NFL, poised to match and surpass their deep 2017 run. The Vikes have their work cut out for them. First, they posted their best regular season record since 1998. Second, they secured a first-round bye for the first time since 2009. Third, Minnesota became the eighth Super Bowl-hosting city in the Super Bowl era to qualify for the playoffs. Fourth, they pulled off the so-called ‘Minneapolis Miracle.’ Against, ironically, the New Orleans Saints. Finally, they reached the NFC Championship game for the first time since 2009. Though they lost that to the Eagles, it was still a season of which to be proud.
However, the Vikes’ bid to outdo themselves will have to be done with an almost wholly new quarterback room. Success story Case Keenum signed with the Denver Broncos. Sam Bradford is gone to the Arizona Cardinals. And Teddy Bridgewater is Water under the Bridge.
2018 Minnesota Vikings best online sportsbooks odds
- Super Bowl LIII Odds to Win: +1000
- To win the NFC Championship: +600
- To win the NFC North Division: +140
- Win totals: 10
Odds taken from BetOnline.ag, one of the best sites for betting in the NFL.
The Vikings’ starting QB will be, barring any unforeseen event, Kirk ‘Kissin’’ Cousins. The Michigan State product showed great potential in six years with the Washington Redskins. The last three of which he passed for more than 4,000 yards. However, he never broke the glass ceiling. Or maybe he just was a big fish in a small pond. Certainly, sites for betting in the NFL trust this will turn out to be a symbiotic relationship. As reflected by the odds given the Vikes. Cousins’s new targets will include Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. As well as Kendall Wright, signed from the Chicago Bears. And Tavarres King, signed from the New York Giants.
2018 Minnesota Vikings regular season schedule
- Week 1 September 9 12:00 p.m. San Francisco 49ers U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 2 September 16 12:00 p.m. at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field
- Week 3 September 23 12:00 p.m. Buffalo Bills U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 4 September 27 7:20 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Week 5 October 7 3:25 p.m. against Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
- Week 6 October 14 12:00 p.m. Arizona Cardinals U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 7 October 21 12:00 p.m. at New York Jets MetLife Stadium
- Week 8 October 28 7:20 p.m. New Orleans Saints U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 9 November 4 12:00 p.m. Detroit Lions U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 10 Bye
- Week 11 November 18 12:00 p.m. vs. Chicago Bears Soldier Field
- Week 12 November 25 7:20 p.m. against Green Bay Packers U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 13 December 2 3:25 p.m. vs. New England Patriots Gillette Stadium
- Week 14 December 10 7:15 p.m. against Seattle Seahawks CenturyLink Field
- Week 15 December 16 12:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins U.S. Bank Stadium
- Week 16 December 23 12:00 p.m. at Detroit Lions Ford Field
- Week 17 December 30 12:00 p.m. Chicago Bears U.S. Bank Stadium
And their road schedule
At Green Bay Packers. The Vikings beat the Packers twice last season, including a 16-0 shutout at Lambeau Field.
At Los Angeles Rams. The last time the Vikes visited the Rams it was in St. Louis rather than LA. Minnesota won 34-6 in 2014.
At Philadelphia Eagles. A rematch of the NFC Championship game from earlier this year. The Vikings lost 7-38 to the eventual Super Bowl champions.
New York Jets. The Vikes finally get respite on the road in Week 11, facing Teddy B-H2O’s new team.
At Chicago Bears. Another reprieve following their bye.
At New England Patriots. But not for long, as two weeks later they face Tom Brady and the Pats at Gillette Stadium.
At Seattle Seahawks. A rematch from the 2016 NFC Wild Card game, which the Vikes lost 9-10.
At Detroit Lions. Minnesota split their 2017 series with Detroit. However, the Vikings prevailed Ford Field.
