The 2022 NFL season is at the halfway point and the push for the playoffs is getting underway.
How to watch Commanders vs. Vikings Week 9 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Don't look now, but this Sunday's matchup between the Washington Commanders and Minnesota Vikings features two of the hottest teams currently in the NFC.
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WATCH HEREWashington, 4-4, is riding a three-game winning streak and coming off a thrilling victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke is 2-0 as a starter this season and playing some solid football in Carson Wentz's place. Heinicke will look to keep that momentum this week versus Minnesota, his former club.
Minnesota, 6-1, is currently on a five-game winning streak. And, what makes the Vikings' strong start to the season even more impressive is that the club's lone loss came at the hands of the undefeated Eagles.
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Of course, Sunday's game will be headlined by Kirk Cousins' return to Washington -- the Vikings quarterback has not played at FedEx Field since he departed in 2018. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, who coached in Washington from 2017-2019, also makes his first visit home since leaving.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff.
COMMANDERS vs. VIKINGS WEEK 9
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Who: Washington Commanders vs. Minnesota Vikings
What: Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season
When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Md.
TV Channel: FOX
Weather: 74 degrees, scattered showers
COMMANDERS vs. VIKINGS TV SCHEDULE:
12:00 p.m: Commanders Pregame Live (NBCSW)
1:00 p.m.: Washington Commanders vs. Minnesota Vikings (FOX)
4:00 p.m.: Commanders Postgame Live (NBCSW)
