The Minnesota Vikings are quite the intriguing team going into the 2024 season. With a rookie quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, they will be the talk of the National Football League until he gets into the game.
Until then, it will be the Sam Darnold show, which is going to be quite the wild ride. What version of Darnold are we going to be getting? Will the defense be able to carry the team until they figure things out at quarterback? The questions surrounding the Vikings are plentiful and will be intriguing to find out the answers.
We know the schedule for the Vikings and the betting lines have been out for almost two weeks. How do analysts around the league feel about how the Vikings will do in week one against the New York Giants.
Dan Benton, Giants Wire: Giants
Assuming J.J. McCarthy starts in Week 1, the Giants will have the immediate advantage of going against a completely green rookie. If McCarthy remains on the bench, Sam Darnold starts. Big Blue starts strong.
Jordan Daijani, CBS Sports: Vikings
Andrew Harbaugh, Vikings Wire: Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to take their time with J.J. McCarthy so could Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to victory here? Perhaps, either way this quarterback matchup will be. . .something. I expect the Vikings to win a scrappy game with Brian Flores’ aggressive defense leading the way.
Tyler Forness, The Sporting News: Vikings
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