1997 Minnesota Vikings season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | at Buffalo Bills | W 34-13 | 79139 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | at Chicago Bears | W 27-24 | 59263 |
| 3 | September 14, 1997 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 28-14 | 63697 |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | at Green Bay Packers | L 38-32 | 60115 |
| 5 | September 28, 1997 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 28-19 | 55149 |
| 6 | October 5, 1997 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 20-19 | 45550 |
| 7 | October 12, 1997 | Carolina Panthers | W 21-14 | 62625 |
| 8 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 9 | October 26, 1997 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 10-6 | 66815 |
| 10 | November 2, 1997 | New England Patriots | W 23-18 | 62917 |