With the 3rd week of the NFL season now in the books, the Minnesota Vikings are in a 3-way tie for first place in the NFC North. Joining the Vikings at 2-1 on the year are the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. With the next two weeks on the road for the purple, followed by a Week 6 bye, will Week 7 bring a quarterback controversy? History of Minnesota Vikings' 1st Round Draft Picks - Year by Year The Minnesota Vikings started to participate in the NFL Draft in 1961. The 70s group Earth, Wind, and Fire wrapped up a great week of shows at the Ledge in August of 2025.