Sunday Night Football returns to Dallas for Week 15 as the Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings in a pivotal NFC matchup on Dec. 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Cowboys, who sit at 6‑6‑1 after a 44‑30 defeat to the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Vikings, 5‑8 in J.J. McCarthy’s first season, will try to play spoiler in primetime.
Game Details
The matchup will kick off at 7:20 p.m. CT. Both teams will battle on the Cowboys’ home turf, with the Vikings traveling to the North Texas stadium for the first time this season.
Team Performance Recap
Cowboys
After a five‑day stretch that saw the Cowboys beat the two teams from last year’s Super Bowl, the offense stayed hot. However, the defense could not contain Detroit’s weapons, leading to a 44‑30 loss that dropped the Cowboys’ record to 6‑6‑1.
Vikings
The Vikings sit at 5‑8 in J.J. McCarthy’s first season on the field. The 2024 first‑rounder returned from injury in Week 14 and delivered one of his most complete performances of his young career in a 31‑0 beatdown of the Washington Commanders.
Broadcast Information
The game will air on NBC and Peacock. Mike Tirico will handle play‑by‑play, Cris Collinsworth will serve as analyst, and Melissa Stark will be on the sidelines for the entire broadcast.
Pregame coverage on NBC and Peacock starts at 6 p.m. CT with “Football Night in America,” where Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Matthew Berry and Jac Collinsworth will prepare viewers for the action.
How to Watch
- Live stream: Peacock, NBC.com
- Mobile app: Peacock mobile app on Apple/Android, NBC mobile app
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Key Takeaways
- Cowboys aim to keep playoff hopes alive after a 6‑6‑1 record.
- Vikings, 5‑8 under J.J. McCarthy, seek a spoiler role.
- Game kicks off at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock.
The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Vikings promises high stakes for both teams and a primetime spectacle for fans nationwide.
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