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NFL releases full 2026 schedule, Vikings get favorable timing

sportsMay 15, 202616906

The NFL released the full 2026 schedule; the Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 1 on CBS at 4:25 p.m. ET. Analysts say the schedule gives the Vikings a significant advantage by placing key divisional matchups early, which undercuts Green Bay's usual timing. The season opener is a rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, creating a high-profile Week 1 test for both teams. Those timing decisions matter because early wins, injury recovery windows, and momentum from Week 1 can reshape playoff odds and coaching narratives across the league.

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