Mike and Ed breakdown the Vikings schedule ahead of the season, and predict the final record of our favorite boys in purple.

53-man roster update:

• Kaare Vedvik cut after 3 weeks with the team, Britton Colquitt signed as Punter.
• Kyle Sloter cut, only 2 QBs on the roster.
• 5 RBs and 4WRs on the roster, where will it end up after the first few weeks?

Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Schedule Preview:

• Week 1 - v. Atlanta - Healthy Falcons enter US Bank stadium, can the Vikings get a win?
• Week 2 - @ Green Bay - Packers have many new pieces including a new coaching staff. Will they be ready for the Vikes?
• Week 3 - v. Oakland - Can Antonio Brown find his helmet in time to steal a win at historic US Bank Stadium?
• Week 4 - @ Chicago - Will the talented bears see a drop off in play, or will they maul the Vikings?

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

• Week 5 - @ New York - Can an Odell Beckham Jr. -less team overpower Minnesota?
• Week 6 - v. Philadelphia - The Eagles come to roost in Minnesota for the first time since 2013, will the catch their prey, or smash into US Bank’s glass ceiling?
• Week 7 - @ Detroit - Have the Lions done enough this offseason to take on divisional foe Minnesota?
• Week 8 - v. Washington - Can Adrian Peterson and Case Keenum take a win off the Vikes, or does Kirk Cousins take down his former team in prime time?

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

• Week 9 - @ Kansas City - Will the Chiefs continue to roll over opponents in 2019, or can the Vikings be a serious roadblock?
• Week 10 - @ Dallas - Will the Cowboys have their full compliment of players, and can Minnesota lasso Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot enough to take a win in Jerry-world?
• Week 11 - v. Denver - Can a Vic Fangio led Broncos team sneak out of Minnesota with a win?
• Week 12 - NSYNC
• Week 13 - @ Seattle - Can the Vikings beat the Seahawks for the first time in a decade?

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AG

• Week 14 - v. Detroit - The Vikings begin a 3 of 4 game home stand with the lions to end the season. Can they tame the motor city kitties?
• Week 15 - @ Los Angeles - Can the Vikings shock the Chargers in their last away game and secure victory?
• Week 16 - v. Green Bay - Can Minnesota shut down the cheese heads at home towards a playoff push?
• Week 17 - v. Chicago - Can the Vikings avoid repeating 2018 and take a week 17 win versus Chicago?

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

Record Predictions and playoff implications.

Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle.

Subscribe below:

• Click here for iTunes
• Click here for Stitcher
• Click here for iHeartRADIO
• Click here for YouTube
• Click here for Google Play Music