2026-27 NFL Preseason Week 2 - Baltimore vs. Minnesota Preview: Can the Ravens soar past the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium? August 20, 2026 by Marc Jerbs

The Baltimore Ravens travel to Minneapolis to face off against the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 2 matchup of the 2026–27 NFL Preseason.

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT (12:00 PM CT)
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Both teams come into Saturday's game following wins in their preseason openers—Baltimore topping Philadelphia and Minnesota securing a 13-10 road win over the New York Giants. The two squads held joint practice sessions leading into the matchup, giving both coaching staffs an extensive look at how their depth players hold up against fresh schemes.

Player Injury Report

Baltimore Ravens

• Danny Pinter (C): Left the field on a cart following a right leg injury during joint practices and is undergoing further medical evaluations.
• Nate Wiggins (CB): Returned to full activity after clearing a knee scare earlier in training camp.
• Starter Usage: Key starters like Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are expected to see minimal to no action as coaches prioritize evaluating the bottom of the roster.

Minnesota Vikings

• Jamal Adams (LB/S): Sustained a season-ending knee injury during Minnesota's preseason opener against the New York Giants.
• Secondary Depth: Minnesota recently signed free-agent cornerback Bryce Phillips to bolster depth in the secondary following Adams' injury.
• Rest Protocol: Newly named starting quarterback Kyler Murray will sit out Saturday's game following heavy workloads during joint practice sessions, leaving extended snaps for the depth rotation.

Historical Preseason & Head-to-Head Context

• Regular Season Series: Baltimore holds a 4-3 edge in all-time regular-season meetings, which includes a 27-19 victory at U.S. Bank Stadium during their last matchup in November 2025.
• Preseason Standings: Both teams enter the weekend with a 1-0 record in the 2026 preseason.

Final Thought

Week 2 of the preseason serves as a critical evaluation window for roster spots 40 through 53. Following two days of intense joint practices in Eagan, both coaching staffs have a clear picture of their starters' readiness. Saturday's game will center almost entirely on second- and third-string battles—particularly along the offensive line and in secondary coverage—where players are fighting to lock in their roster security before final cutdown day.

2026-27 Baltimore vs. Minnesota Team Stats

Baltimore Ravens	VS	Minnesota Vikings
298.0	Passing Yards Per Game	127.0
142.0	Rushing Yards Per Game	111.0
24.0	Points Per Game	13.0
83.0	Passing Yards Allowed Per Game	131.0
76.0	Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game	70.0