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Minnesota Vikings announce 2018 preseason schedule

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 31: Owner Zygi Wilf of the Minnesota Vikings speaks with head coach Mike Zimmer before the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on August 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Dolphins defeated the Vikings 30-9. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 31: Owner Zygi Wilf of the Minnesota Vikings speaks with head coach Mike Zimmer before the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on August 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Dolphins defeated the Vikings 30-9. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Fans of the Minnesota Vikings can now make plans to get a look at Kirk Cousins, Sheldon Richardson and others before the 2018 NFL regular season starts.

While it is true that the preseason records don’t mean much for NFL teams like the Minnesota Vikings, there are still plenty of reasons to get excited about the four exhibition games each team plays.

This year, the preseason will give fans a first look at some new faces to the franchise, including quarterback Kirk Cousins, defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, wide receiver Kendall Wright and several others.

Plus, the preseason helps to signal the eventual start of the regular season. The taste of action is enough to get fans riled up for when Week 1 of the regular season starts.

Fans shouldn’t skip watching preseason games. This is when the underdog players on the roster get a chance to shine and prove their worth. Guys like Adam Thielen, Marcus Sherels, Andrew Sendejo, and C.J. Ham were all undrafted free agents who worked their way up to Minnesota’s 53 man roster in the past.

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Today, the NFL announced the dates and times for the two home preseason games and two games on the road.

Here are the the preseason games the Minnesota Vikings will play during the preseason according to the official Twitter account of the team:

  • Week 1 @ Denver Broncos (Aug. 9-12): The first preseason game features Case Keenum going against the Vikings and getting a first look at his former team now being led by Kirk Cousins.
  • Week 2 vs Jacksonville Jaguars (Aug. 16-19): Minnesota will be going against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL in their first home game of the preseason, which should test the new-look offense.
  • Week 3 vs Seattle Seahawks (Aug. 23-26): The dress rehearsal preseason game will be against Russell Wilson and a Seahawks defense that will look quite a bit different after losing and gaining several players in free agency.
  • Week 4 @ Tennessee Titans (Aug. 30): The Vikings will hit the road to finish the preseason in a game that will focus on finishing out the team’s final roster and practice squad.

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Which games from the Minnesota Vikings 2018 preseason has you most excited? Are you planning on watching the games on TV or even attending them in person? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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