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The Vikings were rumored to be scheduled to start the season with a rematch in Philadelphia, but that is not the case. Minnesota will instead open the season at home against the San Francisco 49ers at US Bank Stadium.

The Vikings are reportedly working a trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian. The reported deal would send a draft pick in 2018 and Siemian to the Vikings in exchange for a 2019 pick.

It was a great, once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget. And in case you were wondering, the Eagles fans all seemed like normal, decent human beings.

The Vikings will host the Packers at noon on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Packers lead the NFC North with a 4-1 record this season.

Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball six times for just 18 yards in his first game in Minnesota as an opponent.

The Vikings lost 30-9 at home to the Miami Dolphins in their final preseason game last night. Taylor Heinicke threw for 93 yards and a touchdown and Cayleb Jones had 9 cathes for 127 yards for Minnesota. Mitch Leidner replaced Heinicke and threw for 129 yards.

Terrell Newby's rushing touchdown with time expiring got the Vikings within a point of San Francisco, and quarterback Taylor Heinicke ran in the two-point conversion to give Minnesota the win.

Minnesota starting quarterback Sam Bradford played three offensive series and was 5/7 passing for 35 yards. However, the story of the game for the first-team offense was the two sacks allowed by the revamped offensive line and their generally shaky play.

The Vikings have signed cornerback Xavier Rhodes to a 6-year contract extension worth an estimated $78 Million with $41 Million guaranteed. Rhodes was selected to the pro bowl in 2016, his first pro bowl selection.

The Vikings selected 11 players in the NFL draft over the weekend including 9 players Saturday. General Manager Rick Spielman pulled off 7 trades including trading up in the 2nd and 3rd rounds and back in the 4th and 5th rounds.