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Ranking every 2023 Vikings game from easiest to toughest

USA TODAY Sports Jeffrey Becker Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are projected to face a challenging schedule this season that ranks ninth toughest among NFL teams. Even with a difficult schedule, anyone can win in today’s National Football League thanks to never-before-seen parity.

To prepare for the upcoming season, we ranked each game from easiest to toughest, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of victory.

1. Chicago Bears - Home

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2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Home

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3. Atlanta Falcons - Away

(AP Photo/David Berding)

4. Green Bay Packers - Home

5. Las Vegas Raiders - Away

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

6. Detroit Lions - Home

Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

7. Carolina Panthers - Away

Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

8. New Orleans Saints - Away

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9. Detroit Lions - Away

Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

10. Chicago Bears - Away

Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

11. Green Bay Packers - Away

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12. Denver Broncos - Away

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13. Los Angeles Chargers - Home

Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

14. San Francisco 49ers - Home

. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

15. Cincinnati Bengals - Away

(AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

16. Kansas City Chiefs - Home

Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

17. Philadelphia Eagles - Away

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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