The wait is finally over.
The NFL regular season is here. The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their season this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Flashback Friday: Vikings Open 1998 Season with a Bang against the Bucs + Prediction
In 1998, Minnesota also opened their season against Tampa Bay. That, by the way, was one of the most memorable seasons in team history.
Minnesota won 31-7 and later finished the season 15-1 with a trip to the NFC Championship Game. They also set a then-NFL record of 556 points.