The NFL season is just now approaching the midway point, but the Vikings already have a stranglehold on the NFC North. At 6-1, Minnesota hasn’t always looked the part, but Kevin O’Connell’s team has taken care of business against lesser competition and finds itself with a 3.5-game lead atop the division.
The Vikings went all-in ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, striking a deal with the Lions for tight end T.J. Hockenson as they look to capitalize on their strong start. Hockenson is expected to debut Sunday.
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If the last three weeks are any indication, the Vikings might not be able to cruise in Sunday’s matchup. The Commanders have won three consecutive games thanks to some last-minute heroics, winning both of Taylor Heinicke’s first two starts despite a sluggish offense at times.
While the win streak hasn’t come easy, only a tiebreaker separates Washington from a playoff spot heading into Week 9.
Each game is critically important for Heinicke, who is trying to earn the Commanders’ full-time starting job from Carson Wentz once Wentz is healthy enough to play. A win over one of the NFC’s best teams would go a long way toward achieving that goal.
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Here’s everything you need to know to watch Vikings vs. Commanders on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 9 NFL schedule.
What channel is Vikings vs. Commanders on today?
- TV channel (national): Fox
- TV channel (Minnesota): KMSP-TV
- TV channel (Washington D.C.): WTTG
- Live stream: fuboTV, DAZN (Canada)
Vikings vs. Commanders will be broadcast regionally on local Fox affiliate channels. Chris Myers (play-by-play) and Mark Schlereth (color analyst) will be on the call from FedEx Field.
You can find the Vikings’ radio broadcast on SiriusXM channel 391, while the Commanders’ radio broadcast will be on SiriusXM channel 232.
Viewers in the United States can stream Vikings vs. Commanders on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch the game on TSN1/4, CTV2 or, for the French-speaking audience, RDS2. Canadian viewers can also stream the game on DAZN, which carries every NFL game.
Vikings vs. Commanders start time
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 6
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Vikings vs. Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland is set to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Vikings schedule 2022
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Packers | W, 23-7 | Fox |
| 2 | Sept. 19 (Mon.) | at Eagles | L, 24-7 | ABC |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Lions | W, 28-24 | Fox |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | Saints (London) | W, 28-25 | NFLN |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | vs. Bears | W, 29-22 | Fox |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | at Dolphins | W, 24-16 | Fox |
| 7 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | at Commanders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | at Bills | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Nov. 24 (Thu.) | vs. Patriots | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Dec. 11 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 17/18 | vs. Colts | TBD | TBD |
| 16 | Dec. 24 (Sat.) | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | Jan. 7/8 | at Bears | TBD | TBD |
Commanders schedule 2022
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Jaguars | W, 28-22 | Fox |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | at Lions | L, 36-27 | Fox |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Eagles | L, 24-8 | Fox |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | at Cowboys | L, 25-10 | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | vs. Titans | L, 21-17 | CBS |
| 6 | Oct. 13 (Thu.) | at Bears | W, 12-7 | Prime Video |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | vs. Packers | W, 23-21 | Fox |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | at Colts | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 14 (Mon.) | at Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | at Texans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17/18 | vs. Giants | TBD | TBD |
| 16 | Dec. 24 (Sat.) | at 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 7 or 8 | vs. Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
