Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. The Minnesota Vikings will have to travel considerably more miles than their NFC North opponents next season, but that may actually be a big blessing in disguise. The NFL announced its international schedule for the 2025 campaign, and the Vikings will be the first team in league history to play back-to-back games overseas. However, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated explained how that will actually benefit Minnesota rather than be a deterrent