Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings preseason schedule finalized with three afternoon kickoffs

Originally posted on Minnesota Vikings on SI | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 10:49 AM ET

The National Football League has finalized the 2024 preseason schedule and it means three afternoon kickoffs for the Minnesota Vikings.

Here's how the Vikings will roll with three Saturday preseason games.

What's new about the information unveiled Friday? We already knew the opponents and the date for the Cleveland preseason matchup, but we didn't know the dates for the Raiders and Eagles games and none of the start times had been released.

If the first two seasons under head coach Kevin O'Connell hold to form, none of Minnesota's key players will play in the preseason, though it will likely be the first time fans get to see the likes of rookie first-round picks, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Dallas Turner, play in an NFL game.

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