What time is the NFL game tonight? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers

The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Green Bay Packers at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Sunday Night Football this week. It will be another chapter in both teams’ storied rivalry. 

Interestingly, these two teams have a similar record of 7-8 and are in the mix for a playoff spot this season. Tonight’s game will serve as a potential Wild Card elimination game.

The Vikings had a rough start to the season. They lost four of their first five games and were in trouble early on. However, they went on a five-game win streak and improved to 6-4. In the middle of that streak, though, the Vikings lost their franchise QB, Kirk Cousins, to an Achilles tear. Although the Vikings won their next two games, losing Cousins was a huge blow, as he was playing great football this year.

The Packers, on the other hand, entered new territory this season. For the first time since 2005, the Packers were without their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. 

He signed with the New York Jets in the offseason, and the Packers were left with Jordan Love to fill his boots. After starting the season 2-1, the Packers lost their next four games and slipped to 2-5. However, Love’s improved performance saw them win four of their next five games.

The Vikings won their previous matchup with the Packers at Lambeau Field this season. It was also the game in which Cousins tore his Achilles and was ruled out for the remainder of the season. 

Prior to his injury, Cousins threw for 274 yards and a couple of touchdowns en route to winning the game, 24-10. The Vikings have won three of their last five games against the Packers.

Here’s all one needs to know about the Sunday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
• Day: Sunday, December 31
• Time: 8:20 P.M. ET (7:20 P.M. CT)
• Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota

What channel is Sunday Night Football on?

• Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
• Date: Sunday, December 31
• Where to watch: NBC

The Sunday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers will be broadcast on NBC. The announcers for the game are Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter).

NFL live streaming for Sunday Night Game

Peacock gives its members access to live streaming for NFL games that air on NBC in addition to today’s game and future Sunday Night Football games. Saturday Night Football games are also available for live streaming on services like FUBO and DAZN. Listeners can enjoy the game on SiriusXM.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Predicted Lineup

The Minnesota Vikings’ biggest absentee for the game will be their QB, Kirk Cousins. He tore his Achilles earlier this season and was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

However, the Vikings have four more players who won’t feature in their game against the Green Bay Packers. CB Byron Murphy (knee), WR Jalen Nailor (concussion), S Theo Jackson (toe), and DL Jaquelin Roy (ankle) are ruled out for the game.

The Packers don’t have a lot of players ruled out for the game; however, they have five players listed as doubtful for the game. CB Eric Stokes is the only player ruled out for the game due to a hamstring injury. The Packers’ main players on both sides of the ball are fit and will be ready to take the field on Sunday night.

NFL Odds and Betting Lines for Vikings vs. Packers

Here are the NFL odds and Betting lines, according to SportsLine, for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers game on Saturday.

• Vikings vs. Packers spread: Minnesota -1
• Vikings vs. Packers over/under: 43.5 points
• Vikings vs. Packers money line: Minnesota -115, Green Bay -105
• GB: Is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games as an underdog.
• MIN: Is 10-8-2 ATS in its last 20 games following a loss. 

Why the Minnesota Vikings can win?

Rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is starting because Josh Dobbs and Nick Mullens have not been playing well lately. He’ll be looking to Justin Jefferson for big moments.

On Christmas Eve, during their Week 16 loss to the Lions, the receiver recorded 141 receiving yards. This season, he has gained more than 140 yards in four of his eight starts.

Ty Chandler (4.4 yards per carry) and Alexander Mattison (659 yards) of Minnesota should find openings because Green Bay ranks 26th in terms of yards per carry and 30th against the run (136 yards per game).

The Vikings’ defense ranks fifth in the NFL in terms of yards allowed per carry with 3.7. Jordan Love should be scared of Minnesota end Danielle Hunter when the Packers are forced to throw the ball. In terms of tackles for loss (21) and sacks (15.5), Hunter leads the NFL.

Why the Green Bay Packers can win?

Jordan Love, who is emerging as a premier starter, has been fantastic for the Green Bay Packers. Love is third in the league in passing yards (3,587) and touchdown passes (27) during his first full season in command.

In the last six games, he has thrown 13 passing touchdowns and one interception. Aaron Jones, a running back with 622 yards overall through nine games, had a season-high 127 rushing yards last week.

Together, rookie Jayden Reed and receiver Romeo Doubs have gained 1,238 yards and 14 touchdowns. While the Packers rank 17th in the NFL in terms of points allowed per game despite giving up a lot of yardage, the Vikings score less than 21 points (tying for 22nd).

Kenny Clark (6.5), Preston Smith (7.0), and Rashan Gary (9.5) are the three Green Bay players with more than six sacks.

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