NFL schedules were released for the 2020-2021 season on Thursday night. The Vikings will open the season at home on September 13th against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Vikings will open the season at home against Green Bay. Week 2, the Vikings will battle Philip Rivers and the Colts on the road. September 27th, Minnesota will welcome Tennessee to town. Week 4, the Vikings will go to Houston in the first weekend of October. October 11th, Minnesota will turn around and play at Seattle. Week 6, the Atlanta Falcons come to the Twin Cities. The Vikings have their bye week in week 7. November 1st, Minnesota goes to Green Bay. Week 9, the Detroit Lions play at Minnesota. In week 10, Minnesota will play on Monday Night Football at Chicago. Week 11, the Vikings will host Dallas. In week 12, the Carolina Panthers head to Minnesota. Week 13, Minnesota will host Jacksonville. Week 14, the Vikings will face Tom Brady at Tampa Bay on December 13th. Week 15, the Bears go to Minnesota. In week 16, the Vikings play on Christmas Day at New Orleans at 2:30. Week 17, Minnesota ends the regular season at Detroit on January 3rd.