In a surprising turn of events, the NFL has decided to flex the Week 9 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts to Sunday Night Football. This decision has caught many fans off guard, as the original game slated for that time slot was between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Philadelphia Eagles, which has now been moved to the late afternoon window on the same day.
“I don’t know if we’re going to have that level of drama when these two teams get together in two weeks, but perhaps NBC is banking on a repeat of that,” said an NFL analyst regarding the unexpected change.
This will mark the third prime time appearance for the Vikings this season, with upcoming games on Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams and their annual Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears.
For those planning to attend the Colts at Vikings game, get ready to wait all day for Sunday Night and possibly be getting home in the early hours of Monday morning.
“What do you think of this change of plans for the NFL, folks?” questioned a sports commentator, as fans and analysts alike process the sudden shift in the schedule.
