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By now, you've seen the entire Vikings 2020 NFL schedule, which was released last Thursday, and know that the 60th season in franchise history is scheduled to open against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The second quarter of Minnesota's season will include what's become an all-too-familiar trip to Seattle to play the Seahawks in prime time for the third consecutive season and a home contest against the Falcons for the second time in as many seasons. The Vikings have their bye in Week 7 before buckling up for three consecutive division opponents, including Week 8 at Green Bay and Week 9 at home against the Lions.
Here's a look at the series history, 2019 stats, roster changes and some 2020 icebreakers for the second quarter of the Vikings season:
Vikings at Seahawks | by @Eric_L_Smith
7:20 p.m. (CT) | Sunday, Oct. 11 | CenturyLink Field
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 5-12 (includes 0-1 in the postseason)
Home: 3-4 (includes 0-1 in the postseason); Away: 2-8
Last time in regular season: Vikings lost to Seahawks 37-30 at Seattle on Dec. 2, 2019
Last time in regular season at Seattle: Vikings lost to Seahawks 37-30 on Dec. 2, 2019
2019 Stats
Seattle offense
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a career-low five interceptions in 516 attempts in 2019. Wilson threw for 4,110 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Seattle ranked fourth in the league with 137.5 total rushing yards per game. It marked the second season in a row that the Seahawks ranked in the top four in rushing.
Seattle defense
The Seahawks tied for 22nd in 2019 with 24.9 points allowed per game. It was their lowest ranking since 2010, when Seattle ranked 25th at 25.4 points allowed per game.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner led the NFL with 159 total tackles (league stats).
Roster Refresher
Added: WR Phillip Dorsett, CB Quinton Dunbar, OL B.J. Finney, Edge Bruce Irvin, T Cedric Ogbuehi and TE Greg Olsen
First two picks of 2020 NFL Draft: Texas Tech LB Jordyn Brooks at No. 27 overall and Tennessee DE Darrell Taylor at 48
Departed (new team if player has signed)/contract expired: QB Geno Smith, RB C.J. Prosise, RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Jaron Brown, WR Josh Gordon, TE Ed Dickson, T George Fant (Jets), C Justin Britt, OL D.J. Fluker (Ravens), T Germain Ifedi (Bears), DT Al Woods (Jaguars), DE Ezekiel Ansah, DE Quinton Jefferson (Bills), LB Mychal Kendricks and S Tedric Thompson
Icebreakers
This will be Minnesota's third consecutive year playing at CenturyLink Field in the regular reason and fifth straight if including preseason contests. The past two matchups have come on Monday Night Football and have been won by Seattle … The Vikings allowed 444 total yards and also had three turnovers on offense in the loss. Safety Anthony Harris had a 20-yard interception return for a score in the loss … Seahawks running back Chris Carson ranked fifth in the league with 1,230 rushing yards in 2019, his second-straight 1,000-yard season … Seattle ranked third with 32 takeaways in 2019 (16 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries) … Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll is entering his 11th season in Seattle and went 100-59-1 in regular seasons during his first decade with the team.