Vikings’ perfect 2026 start is about to get a whole lot more interesting

The Minnesota Vikings have started the 2026 NFL season with a perfect 5-0 record, but face the league's toughest remaining schedule over the final 12 weeks. Head coach Kevin O'Connell's team holds the top spot in the NFC North following victories against the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, and New Orleans Saints before their Week 6 bye.

The Viking Age highlights that Minnesota's upcoming opponents hold a combined .572 winning percentage, with eight of their remaining 12 games coming against teams currently over .500. Tough upcoming matchups include games against the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and key divisional rematches with Detroit, Green Bay, and Chicago, beginning with a Week 7 home game against the Indianapolis Colts.