Packers Fans Infuriated By Latest Vikings Report
It is the time of year when the NFL calendar slows down, with little news making waves. However, there are just four days left until the anticipated release of the 2025 regular season schedule.
The first waves of games will be announced on Monday (12), continuing through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the full schedule unveiled on Thursday. Leaks are almost inevitable, and some are usually accurate, often appearing on social media before the official release.
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One of the leaks that is not very pleasant for Green Bay Packers fans involves the Minnesota Vikings.
Green Bay Packers fans Hunter Evans (left) of Hartland, WI, and Rodney Wigman of Sussex, WI, cheer with a 'Go Pack Go' chant on the first day of the 2025 NFL Draft.© Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
WideLeft's Arif Hasan has heard that the Vikings will play internationally in back-to-back weeks: Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin at Croke Park, and Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns in London at Tottenham.
The Steelers and Browns will host the Vikings this season but will do so overseas, giving up their home games in the U.S. That is not sitting well with Packers fans, who see it as a break for Minnesota—two road games with neutral crowds is a definite advantage.
Freddie Boston of Lombardi Ave argued this week that the NFL is handing the Vikings a clear advantage.
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Vikings catch a scheduling break, and it's a slap in the face to the Packers," Boston wrote. "The Packers were heavily rumored to play in the Dublin game against the Steelers. While Matt LaFleur isn't a fan of the long-distance overseas games, there is a significant benefit.'
Playing two road games without facing a true opposing crowd is clearly an advantage for Minnesota. Still, if the Packers take care of business on the field, the Vikings' schedule will not matter in their pursuit of the NFC North title and a deeper Super Bowl run.
There have not been any leaks yet regarding Green Bay's schedule. However, the Packers have not started a season at Lambeau Field since 2018. It is long overdue for Matt LaFleur to finally open Week 1 at the most iconic venue in NFL history.
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