Minnesota Vikings: 5 Toughest matchups on the schedule in 2018

Minnesota Vikings: 5 Toughest matchups in 2018

By Joe Kipp | Jul 15, 2018

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 – SEPTEMBER 14: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball for a gain against the New England Patriots at TCF Bank Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

2. Week 13 @ New England Patriots (Away)

What else is there to say about the New England Patriots? Possibly the greatest dynasty in sports history, New England is the most consistent team in the NFL. It seemingly doesn’t matter who the players are in their system, as long as Bill Belichick has the right tools to work with.

Tom Brady will obviously be the main man to watch, but the x-factor for the Patriots will be their offensive line. They lost their franchise left tackle Nate Solder, who departed for the New York Giants while simultaneously becoming the highest-paid offensive lineman in the entire NFL.

If the Vikings can force pressure on Brady, who at 41 years old will become increasingly immobile as time wears on, then it may be game over for the Patriots’ offense. However, there’s a reason the Patriots have been so successful during the past 15 years, so Minnesota must not get complacent if they get off to a fast start.

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