The Vikings Are Back, and the Fun Starts Tonight.

The Minnesota Vikings were kicked out of the postseason seven months ago — prematurely — by the New York Giants at home in the Wildcard Round.

The club has had many moons to mourn that blunder and improve for the following season.

The Vikings Are Back, and the Fun Starts Tonight.

Well, that following season is now, as the Vikings travel to Seattle for a preseason bout Thursday night with the Seahawks.

Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.The first offseason domino — and perhaps the most significant — occurred immediately…