The New York Giants are set to welcome the Minnesota Vikings for their 2024 NFL season opener, marking a special occasion as the franchise celebrates its 100th season at MetLife Stadium. The two teams last faced off during the NFC playoffs after the 2022 season. Both the Giants and Vikings are eager to return to playoff contention following disappointing seasons in 2023, with Minnesota finishing at 7-10 and New York at 6-11.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, who played a pivotal role in New York’s 31-24 playoff victory over the Vikings in January 2023, will be returning to the field after recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last November against the Las Vegas Raiders. He will lead a revamped Giants offense under new playcalling by head coach Brian Daboll, with the sixth overall pick, Malik Nabers, making his debut as a prominent wide receiver.
On the Vikings’ side, there will be a shift from Kirk Cousins to Sam Darnold, following J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending MCL surgery. Darnold will need to effectively connect with All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Additionally, defensive coordinator Brian Flores will oversee a secondary featuring cornerback Stephon Gilmore and safety Harrison Smith.
The game details are as follows:
When: Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV: FOX
Online streaming: fuboTV (with regional restrictions)
Currently, Minnesota is a slight favorite at 1.5 points against New York, while the over/under for the game stands at 41 points.
In recent matchups, Minnesota has won four of the last five encounters with New York, including a Christmas Eve clash in 2022 when both teams were in playoff contention. However, the Giants later exacted their revenge with a victory over the Vikings in an NFC Wild Card game, marking their first playoff win since Super Bowl XLVI.