Minnesota Vikings have strange 2024 NFL schedule!

Judd Zulgad and the Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins are back for Purple Access. NFL schedule release season has come and gone. What do the boys make of the Vikings schedule. There’s some lengthy road trips and homestays. Plus, the possible advantages to a “tougher” schedule.
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[@bjd15664]

It's hard putting out content every day, hence this video

[@misguidednuke2143]

Think they will have a much better defense. It will be interesting to see what Flores can do this year since he has better guys. Their offense, hard to say, almost impossible. Could be super, could be nasty.

[@mattblickenderfer9704]

I get what ross is saying, if they say win 5 games they can trade the draft pick to get extra picks and build depth on the roster

[@jeremyshaq4303]

I went to the Vikings Jaguars game a couple years ago. It was 75% Vikings fans loved it.

[@punisher5598]

My dad and I will be there this year!

[@waxwars9183]

wait until the 49ers vs Vikings game. Almost every game is like a home game for the 49ers except maybe in Seattle. I went to a rams home game and it was 85% 49ers fans. The stands were pure red. Stafford has to do silent count because he can't hear anything. Asked a random fan, did you fly down for the game? Most said they live in Los Angeles but are 49ers fans. It's 400 miles from San Fran to Los Angeles for those not aware the distance.

[@redt7452]

Yeah the Vikings fans are pretty popular over in the UK from what I’ve seen and it’s so awesome lol

[@franknorth164]

I think if you’re afraid to play a guy. You drafted the wrong guy. If JJ knows the play book you play him. Trying to cherry pick an opponent is BS. There are only two things that should keep JJ on the bench. Can’t absorb the offense. Sam Darnold is playing out of his mind. Who you’re playing is not on that list.

[@Large-Viking]

The first 3 or 4 weeks of the season teams are figuring out their identities. Anything could happen with wins and losses.

[@chuckyIX]

Our family had season tickets since '68 until the seat license. 16yd line north side Vike's sideline. It's a rich man's game now. I still say just one B4I die but they don't break my 💜 anymore. Sad but true.

[@snmr1318]

This old fan since '69 agrees. And the players outlooks show it - six years of "me first" Kirk is the proof of it. Hitman Harry is the only guy there I can give a solid thumbs up. Owners don't care, players don't care, fans should? Nope.

[@edwindeuning2922]

Burrow and Bosa have the same agent as Jefferson. They got their contract extensions in September. Do you guys think the same thing will happen with Justin?

[@nano.joe.4851]

JJ is starting week 1

[@77racing71]

not a chance in hell

[@discoinferno112]

Justin Jefferson…I’d sure as hell hope so🤣

[@Razorbacks1]

Did Darnold break his leg? That’s the only way McCarthy starts.

[@waxwars9183]

you want bet money? You think JJ will start week 2 vs 49ers? When Darnold played them in practice for a full year??

[@craigsiegrist6120]

Thank you guys for the Is great show

[@jeffaltier5582]

I think you'll have a good idea of McCarty's development based on who the third QB is. If it's Mullens then that means McCarthy isn't ready to even be the #2 guy. If it's Hall, then McCarthy will be 2 with a good chance to start sooner than later.

[@gogophers14]

I like this schedule because I like noon starts I don’t like waiting all day for the game

[@robertcornick2825]

Same here.

[@djangorestraind596]

Same give me noon games with the occasional sunday night

[@timmaloney4216]

I don't know why people think they will sit JJ. I will be shocked if he isn't starting week 1

[@westb1028]

People just think he won’t be 100% ready, is all. I do hope he is, though, too!

[@ken952gtr]

I think the preseason will decide QB 1 for KOC. I bet nothing is etched stone yet.

[@iggexec]

Sam gonna be way better than expected n

[@ricklong3260]

Anyone who knows anything about developing a q.b. knows it is best to let them sit and learn observe, practice before starting...

[@brinaldi81]

This schedule is a hit job seriously

[@purplepainforums]

Yankees leadoff HR? That was Thursday.🤔 And holy moly, the Twins scored in the 1st inning of game 1, then got shutout 28 straight innings. That's 3 games of shutout. I guess they still own the Twins soul huh?

[@robertcornick2825]

They do and always will until the twins beat them when it counts.. The RedSox did it and it changed their franchise..

[@wiscored88]

6:16 i think you guys are wrong…if we have play off aspirations this year, it needs to be JJ from the start…get him through the tough teams to see if he is “the one”

[@intrepidfool]

This is absolutely the only way Vikings challenge for a playoff spot. Half the fanbase rooting for Darnold to become the QB he has proven he isn’t rather than rooting for McCarthy to continue to be the QB he has always been. It is crazy. The odds are incredibly tilted towards McCarthy being the only QB on the roster able to provide the Vikings the edge that they desperately need to become a champion. So many fans terrified of finding out if McCarthy is the QB we have been waiting for. They would rather embrace mediocrity for another season.

[@williammclaren7251]

​@@intrepidfoolif he proves in training camp that he knows the offensive play book and he is clearly the best quarterback on the team I agree that he should be on the field game 1. If he does not know the play book and is clearly not the best quarterback on the team then, in my opinion, he needs to wait until he is ready. Being a Michigan fan I have been following JJ since high-school and the one thing I do know is JJ'S work ethic and leadership will make it difficult to keep him off the field. I have no doubt that JJ will end up starting at some point. Whether it is game 1 or later that will be determined soon.

[@yamisniper]

@@intrepidfool donald hasnt had a good team to play for yet besides 49ers not 1 qb has done anything with the teams that donald left so we just dont know

[@trevorm3181]

Our schedule isn’t hard. It’s just front heavy. Again.

[@intrepidfool]

This isn’t the Packers situation. Darnold is not Favre or Rodgers. There is no HOF QB for McCarthy to learn from. The only thing Darnold could teach him is how to see ghosts, turn the ball over, and lose games. No thank you. Darnold was brought in as insurance in case the Vikings missed out drafting a QB. He is also a stop gap if the rookie struggles. McCarthy is already better than Darnold. As soon as McCarthy has a grasp of the scheme and playbook, he should start. (My money is that McCarthy will learn the offense faster than Darnold and be the most prepared during training camp.) Maybe Darnold can learn some things about leadership, poise under pressure, and protecting the football from McCarthy while he backs him up this season?

[@williammclaren7251]

I agree and I left a similar response on another post. Being a Michigan fan I have been following JJ Mccarthy for a long time. His work ethic and leadership is going to make it difficult to keep him on the sidelines. If he has proven that he is the best quarterback on the team then he should start. If he is not ready then he needs sit until he is ready. I have no doubt that JJ will be the starting quarterback for the vikings at some point this year.

[@iggexec]

Watch out for Sam. He has the best situation and is working for a huge contract. Is experienced in multiple systems and likely would have put purdy out of a job if he got a start.

[@DMJ160]

I'm going to take the wait and see approach. I think Darnold had very poor coaching & systems from the day he was drafted. Don't get me wrong, I'm all in on McCarthy. I'm content to see Sam start and how he plays under O' Connell. No point in rushing JJ in the first 8 weeks

[@Shinobifoxx]

"im not saying throw games, but throw games"

[@purplepainforums]

Embrace the opportunity.

[@AgingHealer]

Hate that people are so scared to play rookie QBs. If they’re the guy, they won’t get ruined by playing right away. If he’s better than Darnold he should start week 1

[@Robert-mq5jx]

Packers have had 30 years of hof quarterbacks letting them learn a year or so.

[@jdb6215]

The starting QB isn’t something to just be given. It’s EARNED. If he blows the coaches out of the water and looks way better then Darnold, then by all means. But throwing JJ into the fire just because they took him at 10 is a ridiculous statement

[@hueyang5943]

Whoever plays just watch for the hands and feet of Ed Ingram. Better run or quick throw cause 71 is weak against fast DE and 75 is weak against power DE.

[@purplepainforums]

Exactly! Minnesota -nice- scared. Oh no, the delicate flower might be ruined playing the 49ers. Yeah that sounds like a guy who's going to lead us to a Super Bowl xD.

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

Rodgers watched for 3 years, Mahomes one year, how did that work out?

[@kevinfessler6831]

Writers not only like the Noon kicks, but so do a lot of fans.

[@iggexec]

Umm look at history. Play the tough teams early and it molds your team. I think with ever qb we have cousins, Sam, JJ this will be at least a top 12 offense. Defense will be top 15. That could equal a split wins within division. Like normal. We are 4 turnovers away from being in first or last in the division.

[@peterthompson9027]

Hit that like button.

[@leonelpantoja2289]

If Darnold is injured, I'd put JJ in

[@iggexec]

Darnold will get a 3yr $75m deal next year. Right it down.

[@Majestic7387]

And I don't want to see the fans say throw him out there right away JJ that is and then him lose confidence and became another Saint Arnold

[@punisher5598]

I’m sorry, but anything is on the table for me. JJ could start week 1. I have higher expectations of this defense, and could be a defense heavy team. This edge room is baller. I think until we see week 1, saying this team will be bad is ridiculous. There is a lot of potential here.

[@Selling-McCarthyism]

I have a surprise 4-2 start. Also people forget that the Vikings in general even before Kirk were a bad primetime team. Wins: Jets won’t be as good as projected. Texans will have a slump. 49ers haven’t beaten us at home in 32 years. We split with Lions. Losses: Week 1 is weird and Vikings D and O will struggle to figure stuff out and gel. We’ll also lose at Lambeau.

[@Selling-McCarthyism]

@@user-mp6dl7wc9z lots of QBs don’t play today that were in the league in 2014. Just Rodgers, Wilson, & Stafford. If he’s top 10, that means 6 players drafted after him have won more which is kinda pathetic.

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

Why does Jefferson want to max his contract when they could perhaps win a Super Bowl if he accepts a lower offer. What is wrong with 20 million a year?

[@snmr1318]

Ask "me first" Cousins. Seriously these guys have to go after what they can, no idea what injury will force them to retire. Look up Brian Bosworth

[@deanmortenson8837]

Scoggy avoided questions... talking head.. he doesn't like McCarthy

[@brinaldi81]

10 7

[@TugFunny]

I didn't know Ross is Judds illegitimate son

[@nenasoriano5515]

vikings only favored in 3 games by vegas. gonna be a tough year

[@kanesword9528]

You realize Vegas odds have nothing to do with who is expected to win/lose right? They are set to drive more betting and cash flow.

[@nenasoriano5515]

@@kanesword9528 sure they want money on it. but they definitely know their bet content. no different than the over/under for number of season games won. - they are usually right on or very close to their line.

[@nenasoriano5515]

thanks for explaining gambling for me, though.

[@Majestic7387]

Why invite a guy on that doesn't believe the Vikings will win a Superbowl this year

[@FireLightning16]

S.O.S. before the season starts is BS. New year, different teams.

[@chrissupreem8275]

Will Vikings win more games if we open up our roof during the winter

[@misguidednuke2143]

Whats interesting is have you ever noticed that outside teams win FAR more superbowls than dome teams, and they are far tougher. SF, NE, KC, GB, BUFF, CINN, PHILLY.

[@snmr1318]

Vikings are no longer a cold weather team

[@misguidednuke2143]

@@snmr1318 Right on that. They were MUCH tougher back in the 70s with the snow. Far more physical. But, football was a different sport back then. There were no QB slides, guys played with casts, wired jaws, broken teeth, concussions, etc. They didnt run around with diamond earings, million dollar contracts. There was loyalty. My oh my have they watered down the sport.

[@misguidednuke2143]

Im saying it...THROW GAMES. Then next draft trade their first rounder for 3 first rounders. Load up!!!!2025 or 2026

[@purplepainforums]

Trade Jefferson for a couple first round picks, tank in 2024, draft 2-3 studs high in the 2025 draft, and sign a couple high quality free agents with the money you no longer have to pay a WR.

[@misguidednuke2143]

@@purplepainforums oh my. I say trade Jefferson all the time, so he doesnt bankrupt the team like Cousins. You are exactly on my page, even though its not a popular thing to say. WHAT...TRADE JEFFERSON???!!! It would be the best thing to do indeed.😊😂 They are gonna load him up with stupid money, and he will get hurt $35000000 yr. on the sideline next to $17,000,000 Hawkenson, and who knows how much Darrisaw. I would take 2 really good WR over 1 elite WR any day for the same money.

[@dennisthomas2811]

I’m so sick of this schedule crap. Year to year playoff teams change. You cannot go off 2023. The Texans had 1 great year out of 5 please stop the madness. Did we not have Purdy shook last game and beat the 49ers handily?? This schedule is not as tough as they keep saying smh

[@dankofdaday]

Vikings fans want jj to start. Delaying the inevitable is just a waste of time. Start jj week 1

[@Vikings1974]

I think this is going to be a great season because we only have 2 prime time games because if anyone remembers we do not fair well in those prime time games JUST SAYING SKOL VIKINGS

[@misguidednuke2143]

Cousins is gone.

[@svenveader7755]

Ride the pine JJ

[@tsn6899]

2024 is definitely a TANK year!!

[@Vikings1974]

If you tank you are a loser team. I don’t care what your team is doing you don’t TANK if that’s the way you want to do go find another team to cheer to lose. SKOL VIKINGS

[@discoinferno112]

With that schedule 0-6 is a strong possibility…tank may just be natural selection 😱

[@purplepainforums]

Based on how the league is structured, tanking is a viable strategy. Teams are rewarded for having bad years, so steer into a bad year if you have no shot to make a run. Improve your team for the future. Tanking isn't about rooting for losses, it's about rooting for wins in the future.

[@wmpurple1]

Throw JJ in, 2024 season is anyway rebuilding, then ride with him or draft new QB. Fear is the worst consultant always. Let the Vikes loose. Unfortunately I still do not trust KOC.

[@ReaperLust]

Hot Take: Nick Mullens has a legit chance to win the starting QB role this off season. He's familiar with the offense, has shown he can move the ball up the field, and isn't coming off a back injury like last time.

[@yamisniper]

lol no mullens is a turn over machine hes gettign cut

[@snmr1318]

Good cartoon material

[@bardsimpson1404]

This is a completely different team, than last yr. What theyve done before now doesnt matter. Not only will the qb be new, but most of the defense will be too. Its silly to think theyll be "competing" in a division with 2 better teams in it. PLAY MCCARTHY. "Blah blah rookie this and that", hes going to be replacing for a 4000 yd a yr qb, and no running game, and 3 huge holes in the middle of the line.if he has a bad year, that doesnt make him a bust. You learn on the field, not on the bench. Manning and elway both had crappy 1st yrs, should they have been given up on?