What happened: Minnesota erased an early deficit and finished a 39-22 win in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Why it matters: Opening-day results shape the early read on a team, and this one flipped from a potential stumble into a banked win. It also gives Minnesota a comeback result to carry into the next turn of the schedule.

What to watch: The next question is whether Minnesota can carry the same resilience forward after opening with a rally.