Sunday's Vikings Game at Detroit Kickoff Time Has Been 'Flexed'

Flex scheduling, gives broadcast network the ability to change primetime matchups on what are usually nationally televised games, to give fans a better game to watch, and to attract bigger ratings for the network.

The Week 18 match up this Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) and Detroit Lions (14-2) at Ford Field in Detroit has been 'flexed' by NBC.

The game, originally scheduled for a noon kickoff, will now instead kickoff at 7:20 pm Sunday night on NBC.

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The Vikings Can Still Claim the NFC's #1 Seed

A win over the Lions on Sunday would give the Vikings a regular season record of 15-2, and the NFC North crown. Additionally, the Vikes would end up with the overall number-one seed in the NFC, and a first round bye in the playoffs -- along with the home field advantage at U.S. Bank Stadium as long as they keep winning. It's all a tall order, no doubt.

Super Bowl LIX will be played Sunday, February 9th at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kendrick Lamar will be the halftime performer.\

Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl History

THe Vikings have made four appearances in the big game, coming up short all four times. Only the Buffalo Bills have the same level of futility (also 0-4) among teams that have made it to the title game.