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Minnesota Vikings: 5 Toughest matchups in 2018

By Joe Kipp

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with field judge James Coleman #95 and Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with field judge James Coleman #95 and Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings hits quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings hits quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

5. Week 2 @ Green Bay Packers (Away)

After facing a rising San Francisco 49ers team to open the season, Minnesota turns around and treks to Green Bay — where the frozen tundra will certainly be thawed in early September.

The Vikings got off easy last season after not having to face Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay was off to a fast start with a record of 4-1 before Rodgers coincidentally broke his collarbone against Minnesota in Week 6.

A healthy, motivated Rodgers will be one of the most difficult matchups of the entire season; not to mention the several additions the Packers have made this offseason. Green Bay has made several key acquisitions on defense, including Muhammad Wilkerson, Josh Jackson, Jaire Alexander and Tramon Williams.

That being said, the Vikings offense will have the upper hand based on past performances. It’ll be up to the defense to hold Mr. Rodgers and company to a sub-par day.

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