The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants will face off in their NFL season opener, both teams coming off disappointing seasons. The Vikings will rely on veteran quarterback Sam Darnold due to J.J. McCarthy's injury, while the Giants' Daniel Jones is under pressure to perform following ACL surgery. The Giants have bolstered their defense with pass rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux and added rookie receiver Malik Nabers to aid Jones. The Vikings face challenges with their offensive line, particularly against Giants' nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. Both teams aim to improve their playoff prospects after missing out last year.