A little bit extra about every matchup follows:

Preseason Week 1: Vikings vs Texans

Time/Date: 7 p.m. (CT) on Friday, Aug. 21

Broadcast Information (TV/Radio): FOX 9 within the Twin Cities/KFAN 100.3-FM and Vikings Radio Community

Preseason collection: Vikings are 2-2 in 4 video games (2009 Away, 2011 Dwelling, 2012 Away, 2013 Dwelling)

Roots: The Vikings employed Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant this offseason. He was the primary head coach of the Texans. His successor on the Gulf Coast, Gary Kubiak, is the Vikings offensive coordinator. Kubiak was at Houston’s helm from 2006-13.

Preseason Week 2: Vikings at Bengals

Time/Date: 6 p.m. (CT) on Friday, Aug. 21

Broadcast Information (TV/Radio): FOX 9 within the Twin Cities/KFAN 100.3-FM and Vikings Radio Community

Preseason collection: Vikings are 3-Three in six video games (1976 Dwelling, 1977 Away, 1989 Dwelling, 1991 Away, 1999 Away, 2002 Dwelling, 2016 Away)

Tigers tandem: The sport additionally will present a chance for Vikings first-round choose Justin Jefferson to reconnect with Joe Burrow, the No. 1 general choose of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cincinnati tabbed Burrow, an Ohio native who teamed with Jefferson from 2018-19 after transferring from Ohio State. Burrow received the Heisman Trophy final fall. Jefferson helped by catching a faculty single-season report 111 passes.

Preseason Week 3: Vikings at Browns

Time/Date: Three p.m. (CT) on Sunday, Aug. 30

Broadcast Information (TV/Radio): FOX Nationwide/KFAN 100.3-FM and Vikings Radio Community

Preseason collection: Vikings are 9-Three in 12 video games (1967 Dwelling, 1969 in Akron, 1970 Away, 1972 Away, 1976 Away, 1977 Dwelling, 1980 Dwelling, 1990 Away, 1991 Dwelling, 1992 Away, 1999 Away, 2002 Dwelling)

Purple-hued Browns: Former Vikings assistant coach Kevin Stefanski is in his first yr of main the Browns. Stefanski was with the Vikings from 2006-19, most lately because the offensive coordinator. Cleveland additionally signed former Vikings QB Case Keenum and S Andrew Sendejo throughout free company.

Preseason Week 4: Vikings vs Seahawks

Time/Date: 7 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Sept. 3

Broadcast Information (TV/Radio): FOX 9 within the Twin Cities/KFAN 100.3-FM and Vikings Radio Community

Preseason collection: Vikings are 10-Eight in 18 video games (1979 Away, 1982 Dwelling, 1983 Away, 1985 Dwelling, 1986 Away, 1993 Dwelling, 1994 Away, 1997 at Corridor of Fame Recreation in Canton, Ohio, 2004 Away, 2005 Away, 2007 Away, 2008 Dwelling, 2010 Dwelling, 2011 Away, 2016 Away, 2017 Away, 2018 Dwelling, 2019 Dwelling)

Streaks proceed: Wouldn’t it actually be a preseason and not using a recreation towards the Seahawks? At this level, no. The groups are scheduled for the fifth consecutive preseason (and third consecutive common season).