An inter-conference matchup will cap Sunday’s action in Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

The Vikings are set to host the Colts on “Sunday Night Football” this week, with both teams maintaining their playoff aspirations at the mid-season mark. However, Indianapolis comes into this game having recently made a significant change.

Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was often injured early in his NFL career, was benched for team veteran Joe Flacco. Richardson has seven interceptions in six games played so far this season. Flacco, who had already held the Colts starting job several times, entered Week 9 with just one interception against seven passing touchdowns.

The Colts hope their quarterback change will help bolster an offense that’s averaging 21.9 points per game this season, which ranks right in the middle of the league. Indianapolis is 4-4 so far, good enough to compete for an AFC Wild Card spot, but not good enough to keep up with the Texans (6-3) in the AFC South.

On the other hand, the Vikings’ 2024 season has had two distinct journeys. First, Minnesota opened the season on a 5-0 run, beating the Giants, 49ers, Texans, Packers and Jets to remain undefeated. However, since then, the Vikings have lost two straight games to the Lions and Rams, and they will enter Sunday’s home game with hopes of getting back on track.

Sam Darnold found a career resurgence as Minnesota’s starting quarterback this season, with 1,610 passing yards and 14 touchdowns in seven games. Already playing in a talented offense that includes wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Aaron Jones, Darnold is poised to pick up another key weapon in Week 9, as tight end TJ Hockenson appears ready to return on the field after the end of the season. injury in 2023.

While Indianapolis looks for momentum behind the 39-year-old Flacco, Minnesota looks to get back to winning ways and stay competitive in a crowded NFC North race.

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Colts vs. Vikings score

Colts vs. Vikings updates, highlights from Week 9 ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

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6:13 p.m. — Officially making his return tonight: Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson.

.@TheeHOCK8 recording for debut in 2024 pic.twitter.com/NA3yst0kZg

– Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 3, 2024

6:11 p.m. — With just over two hours until the game, here’s a look at the Colts uniforms tonight:

Dressed for the spotlight. pic.twitter.com/8OzpsKvJFC

– Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 3, 2024

Colts vs. Vikings start time

• Date: Sunday November 3
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

The Colts and Vikings are scheduled to tip off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night. The game will be played at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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On which channel Colts vs. Is Vikings airing today?

• Television channel (national): NBC (United States) | TSN1/3/4/5, CTV (Canada)
• Live broadcast: Peacock, Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)

“Sunday Night Football” between the Vikings and Colts will air on NBC, with fans looking to stream the game can turn to Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

Canadian viewers can find the game on CTV or on TSN1, 3, 4 or 5, and can stream it on DAZN.

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Vikings 2024 schedule

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