Vikings/Cardinals Moved to Sunday Night for Week 13
by Christopher Gates on Nov 24, 2009 7:21 PM CST
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PrintWell, the Vikings have officially had their schedule changed. Pro Football Talk first broke the story that has since been repeated in several FanPosts here on the site, and that's the story that the Week 13 matchup that will see the Beloved Purple travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals will be broadcast on Sunday night on NBC.
The original game that was scheduled was between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins.
When I did my post a couple of weeks ago about which Minnesota games could potentially be flexed, I cited this one as a game that definitely had some flex potential. And, apparently, the folks at NBC agreed. I'm guessing that that's largely because they couldn't a) find a compelling game involving an NFC East team (although Michael Vick's return to Atlanta is on the Week 13 docket as well) or b) find an excuse to give the Chicago Bears another well-deserved prime time appearance.
I'm guessing that this also means that the Week 14 matchup between the Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals is no longer a flex candidate, since I don't think NBC would feature one of the same teams in consecutive weeks. Then again, with the Eagles and Giants set to square off on the peacock network that weekend, I wouldn't have expected that game to change anyway.
So, it appears our only other candidate for a flex game would be Week 17 against the Giants, and I still think there's a very good chance we get flexed OUT of our Week 15 matchup against the Panthers, unless Carolina engineers a turnaround in fairly short order.
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Carolina game
I doubt it gets flexed, because:
1. The game features Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, and Jared Allen.
2. It will be a road game for Minnesota – things can sometimes get interesting.
3. FOX and CBS have already reserved most of the good games for week 15 anyway.
4. There will likely be playoff implications (clinching a bye, etc.)
Cool.
Now I can sleep through 12pm :)
Unless it was a 3:15 game anyway…then nevermind.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
Dang
Not that I expected it to be bumped back, but I have tickets to the Vikings-OchoCincos game, and I was hoping I would get an extra three hours to drive to the Cities.
by Midnight Rambler on Nov 25, 2009 7:00 AM CST reply actions
Bears in Primetime
Gonzo….I’m all for the Bears in primetime…then everyone else can see what Vikes fans already knew. Jay Cutler is NOT the best QB in the NFC North!!!!!
In the What Have You Done For Me Lately category..
Stafford is even better.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
Stafford showed more heart, guts, and courage
In that one play than Jay Cutler has shown in damn near 4 full NFL seasons.
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by Christopher Gates on Nov 25, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
I want the Bears in prime time every week
Because they’re 0-4 in night games this year, with Cutler throwing for a whopping TWELVE interceptions in those games. Any Viking fan can enjoy that kind of prime time programming!
by Eric J. Thompson on Nov 25, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
It’s better than most of the comedy that NBC has in it’s lineup this year.
Bears vs. Vikings Tickets - $150
Beer and food for 24 tailgate bus trip - More than $150
Watching Jared Allen destroy Jay Cutler LIVE - Priceless!!!!
SKOL Vikings!!!!
Written in Stone! Subject to Change?
Here it is Week #12, and all of a sudden, the Networks are interested in the Minnesota Vikings……
All of the Networks are so into the East Conferences of the AFC and NFC, as well as the two 10-0 Football Teams, they have forgotten the Minnesota Vikings.
Brett Favre is probably having his best season of his career, he is a boon to all the great players on the team, making them even greater! Last Sunday, Travaris Jackson, took over in the 3rd Quarter, after Brett left the game after scoring 4 Touch Downs, and Travaris looked completely different back in the pocket.
Maybe what Travaris needed was a a Mentor to watch, and learn something, by sitting on the sideline watching a future Hall of Fame QB showing how to do it!
Brett reminds me so much of Y. A. Tittle! (1948-1964). Who save his best for last, and in 1963 was name MVP in the NFL, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971!
It was not Childress who was the determining factor of Brett joining the Vikings, it was Darrel Bevell (Vikings Offensive Coordinator) who coach Brett for three seasons with the Green Bay Packers! Back then he had to deal with Brett Farve and Aaron Rodger. The Franchise QB and the future Franchise QB! Who knows, maybe Travaris Jackson, who does have the tools to be a Great QB will learn something by sitting on the bench this season!
“Everyone we meet in life give us happiness, either by their arrival, or by their leaving!”
Everyone we meet in life give us happiness, some by their arrival, others by their departure!
Yes, Virginia...
Bevell? Oh really? And pray tell who was the deciding factor in Bevell joining the Vikings, Santa Claus???
I have to second the enjoyment of bears in primetime
I live in the chicagoland area, yet I have only had to go to a bar TWICE so far this season (49ers and 1st lions game). its been pretty cool.
Lurking since 2006
Sweet!
I will be at the Vikes/Cards game…Now I can play another round of golf before heading over to tailgate!
Vikings
Who would of thought the Vikings would be having such a great year? I know as a fan its what we hope for every year. What we need to do now is draft a QB. I don’t think that TJ is the answer. I feel that if the Vikes reach and win the Super Bowl that Bret will retire and stay retired this time. Go Vikes
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