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Keys to a Vikings Win over Buccaneers in Opener and Jeff Diamond’s Pick

The Vikings opener is coming up on Sunday, and it should be an exciting atmosphere at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Vikings begin the defense of last season’s NFC North title against the reigning NFC South champion Buccaneers.

Keys to a Vikings Win over Buccaneers in Opener and Jeff Diamond’s Pick

This game brings back fond memories for me of the 1998 opener, which was Randy Moss’ Vikings debut, and he and Cris Carter each caught two TD passes from Brad Johnson in the 31-7 rout that started us on a terrific 15-1 regular season.